title: General principles of the evaluation and therapy of anemias.
abstract: The etiologic explanation of an anemia is important for the most effective therapy of that anemia. This may also define an underlying disease process. The etiology of the anemia can be achieved by appropriate use of the history, physical examination, and laboratory data. This information may be used to clarify the anemia, define a diagnosis, and direct appropriate therapy.
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000747:Anemia, Hypochromic / Q000175:diagnosis; D000748:Anemia, Macrocytic / Q000175:diagnosis; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D004909:Erythrocyte Indices; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005260:Female; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D012156:Reticulocytes; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005296:Ferrous Compounds; C020748:ferrous sulfate; D014805:Vitamin B 12