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Ms. A. is an apparently healthy 26-year-old white woman. Since the beginning of the current golf season, Ms. A has noted increased shortness of breath and low levels of energy and enthusiasm. These symptoms seem worse during her menses. Today, while playing in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous course, she became light-headed and was taken by her golfing partner to the emergency clinic. The attending physician’s notes indicated a temperature of 98 degrees F, an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ms. A states, “Menorrhagia and dysmenorrheal have been a problem for 10-12 years, and I take 1,000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during menstruation.” During the summer months, while playing golf, she also takes aspirin to avoid “stiffness in my joints.”
Laboratory values are as follows:
Hemoglobin = 8 g/dl
Hematocrit = 32%
Erythrocyte count = 3.1 x 10/mm
RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells
Reticulocyte count = 1.5%
Other laboratory values were within normal limits.
Question
Considering the circumstances and the preliminary workup, what type of anemia does Ms. A most likely have? In an essay of 500-750 words, e
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The clinical results and case for Ms. A clearly outlines the symptoms and indications of
the type of anemia she might be affected with currently. Initially, we should appreciate the fact
that Ms. A has the ability to show both the signs of the specific type of anemia she is suffering
from and the general symptoms of anemia. A clear distinction of these two symptoms is a strong
basis for the search of the solution to the ailments she is suffering from. With her condition, we
can easily conclude that the issue is half-solved with the identification of the type of anemia she
is suffering from. Basing on s...
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