Step I Reticulocytosis Question

[bt9099]

In which types of anemia will you get reticulocytosis?

Any other conditions where it will present?

Thanks!!!

 

[indo]

hypoxia via increased EPO and anemia from bleeding.

 

[yaah]

Think of it kind of mechanism-like. You get reticulocytosis if the bone marrow is pumping out lots of RBCs to meet demand. Hence, if you have blood loss, you will have reticulocytosis. Things that would cause this

Blood loss
Hemolytic anemia
Increased Erythropoeitin, either exogenous or endogenous

Any type of anemia where the production of RBC precursors is impaired (like iron deficiency) would not result in reticulocytosis because the body is incapable.