Nursing

Nursing

Case Study #1

Menorrhagia is the problem that is causing anemia in Ms A. she is facing reduction in red blood cells as she is in premenopausal. The fact is that in case she loses more than 80mL (around three tablespoons) per menstrual cycle, then this can possibly cause anemia. However, this case is only mild, but still this case can lead to a reduction in oxygen being transported in the blood. This will result in fatigue and the patient will not be able to do physical exercises. This case of mild anemia is causing shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and other problems in the patient. The patient has been taken several medicines to avoid excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding as they could lead to other medical conditions, including heart problems (www.mayoclinic.com).

This is the case of Iron deficiency anemia. In this type of anemia, the patient's blood is low in hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the substance that allows the red blood cells to carry oxygen to cells and tissues. Low hemoglobin is the result of insufficient iron because the patient has lost a lot of blood during her menses. The condition of Menorrhagia which she is suffering has depleted iron levels enough to cause iron deficiency anemia. The Signs and symptoms of weakness and fatigue can be noted in her which point out to her suffering from this problem. This problem rises during the menstrual bleeding. It is a common cause of this type of anemia. 2 million women suffer from this problem. It is a very common problem among the woman and almost 15 percent of women face this problem during the period of menses in their life. This problem comes to light when there is a heavy bleeding (www.mayoclinic.com).

Case Study #2

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