TrueHb: Anemia detection made easy

Regular assessment of hemoglobin levels is essential for effective anemia management. It facilitates early diagnosis, informs treatment decisions, and is key to monitoring patient response to therapy, ultimately improving overall health outcomes in anemia.

Why do you need to monitor hemoglobin in Anemia?

Hemoglobin measurement: A vital guide to managing anemia and restoring patient's well-being

Anemia is defined as the presence of lower than normal red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the body. When this condition occurs, the body does not get enough oxygen. An optimal level of hemoglobin is required to meet physiological needs of the body. Anemia represents a worldwide public health problem, primarily impacting young children, adolescent girls experiencing menstruation, as well as pregnant women, postpartum women, and elders above the age of 60.

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), anemia is believed to impact approximately 500 million women aged 15 to 49 and 269 million children aged 6 to 59 months on a global scale. There are different types of anemia and hemoglobin levels are an important part of monitoring all types of anemia.

Some of the most common forms are:

Nutritional anemia

Iron-deficiency anemia: When there is a deficiency of iron in the body, the resulting anemia is iron-deficiency anemia. It is the most common form of anemia. Due to low level of iron, the body is unable to make enough hemoglobin.
Pernicious anemia: It is a rare auto-immune disorder in which body of a person is unable to absorb dietary Vitamin-B12 and thereby, leads to its deficiency.

Inherited anemia

Sickle cell anemia: It is characterized by the presence of sickle type RBCs that inhibits hemoglobin to bind with oxygen. These types of RBCs cannot move easily through capillaries and tend to block them.
Fanconi anemia: It is an inherited disorder that is caused by the failure of bone marrow to produce all types of blood cells.

Anemia due to abnormal RBCs:

Hemolytic anemia: It is characterized by a rapid breakdown of RBCs than they are made.
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: In this anemia, the immune system of a person attacks RBCs.
Aplastic anemia: This like Fanconi anemia, is also caused by the failure of immune system to produce blood cells but it can be inherited as well as acquired.
Macrocytic anemia: When there is a production of abnormally large red blood cells, it is the condition of macrocytic anemia.
Microcytic anemia: Microcytic anemia is a type of anemia in which the red blood cells are smaller than normal. This is because the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.
Normocytic anemia: Normocytic anemia is a type of anemia in which the red blood cells are of normal size, but there are fewer RBCs than normal.

Role of Hemoglobin monitoring during Anemia

In anemic patients, hemoglobin levels are low and if not properly managed, it can lead to a number of serious health problems, including:

Pica syndrome

It is a condition in which people have an intense craving and eat non-food items. This can include dirt, clay, rocks, ice, hair, and even feces.

Fatigue and weakness

Without enough oxygen, the body’s tissues cannot function properly. This can lead to chronic fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.

Heart problems

As the heart tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen, it may have to work harder. This can lead to heart problems such as heart failure and arrhythmias.

Breathing problems

Anemia can also lead to breathing problems, such as shortness of breath and asthma.

Cognitive impairment

Anemia can also affect cognitive function, leading to problems such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and irritability.

Pale Skin

Anemia can lead to pale skin due number of red blood cells which result into decreased blood supply to the skin.

Pregnancy complications

In pregnant women, anemia can increase the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight babies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do hemoglobin levels fluctuate in anemia?

Yes, hemoglobin levels fluctuate in anemia.

2. How is hemoglobin measured in anemic patients?

Typically, as with most tests, it is conducted at a pathology lab. The drawback of getting tests done on pathology lab is that patients need to visit the lab, provide a 2-3 ml blood sample, and then wait for results, which usually take a few hours or sometime a whole day. On the other hand, TrueHb allows individuals to determine their hemoglobin levels within a minute from the comfort of their home using just a single drop of blood.

3. What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?

Chronic fatigue, vertigo, headache, shortness of breath, anorexia (when a person eats less due to the fear of weight gain), and palpitation. If not controlled, it may lead to severe complications like angina.

4. What are the treatment options of anemia?

In general, patients are given with oral iron supplements or parenteral supplements. In a severe case, blood transfusion is preferred. The treatment option of anemia depends on the underlying cause and severity of the condition. Therefore, it is always advisable to regularly check for hemoglobin.

5. How often should the hemoglobin level be checked in IBD?

There is no fixed rule related to the frequency of hemoglobin monitoring, but once a week is usually sufficient. Moreover, the frequency depends on the patient condition.