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2. Transfusion hemosiderosis - Wikipedia

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   Transfusional hemosiderosis is the accumulation of iron in the body due to frequent blood transfusions. Iron accumulates in the liver and heart, but also endocrine organs. Frequent blood transfusions may be given to many patients, such as those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, leukemia, aplastic anemia, or myelodysplastic syndrome, among ...

3. Transfusion-dependent anemia - Wikipedia

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   Transfusion-dependent anemia is a form of anemia characterized by the need for continuous blood transfusion. It is a condition that results from various diseases, and is associated with decreased survival rates. [1] [2] Regular transfusion is required to reduce the symptoms of anemia by increasing functional red blood cells and hemoglobin count.

4. Iron-deficiency anemia - Wikipedia

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   Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. [3] Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. [3] When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. [1]

5. Transfusion-associated circulatory overload - Wikipedia

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   In transfusion medicine, transfusion-associated circulatory overload (aka TACO) is a transfusion reaction (an adverse effect of blood transfusion) resulting in signs or symptoms of excess fluid in the circulatory system (hypervolemia) within 12 hours after transfusion. [2] The symptoms of TACO can include shortness of breath , low blood oxygen ...

6. If You're Tired All The Time, Iron Deficiency May Be To Blame ...

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   Ask your doc about an iron infusion. Iron infusions are for people who don’t tolerate supplements well, have a tough time absorbing iron, or for people who need to boost their levels quickly.

7. Intravenous iron infusion - Wikipedia

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   Any form of intravenous infusion carries the risk of infection. Risk is heightened when the equipment being used is not properly sterilised. In intravenous iron infusions, free iron has been shown to potentiate bacterial growth. [12] Evidence associated with intravenous iron therapy and infection is inconclusive.