What are the classification of anemia?
What are the classification of anemia? Anemia can be classified as microcytic, normocytic or macrocytic, depending on MCV. As stated above, it can be hypo-regenerative or regenerative, which depends on the number of reticulocytes. What is anemia and give its etiological classification? Anemia usually is grouped into 3 etiologic categories: decreased red blood cell (RBC) production, increased RBC destruction, and blood loss. Anemia is a manifestation of an underlying disease process and is not a diagnosis in itself. How is severity of anemia determined? To diagnose anemia, your doctor is likely to ask you about your medical and family history,...