Acute posthemorrhagic anemia is a sudden drop in red blood cells caused by major blood loss. Unlike chronic anemia, its symptoms appear quickly and can become severe if not treated right away.
Symptoms often start soon after significant bleeding. You may notice:
This condition develops when the body loses a large amount of blood quickly. Common causes include:
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Acute posthemorrhagic anemia is caused by sudden, significant blood loss, often from surgery, trauma, or bleeding in the digestive tract.
Symptoms usually develop within a few hours of blood loss and may include dizziness, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.
Use ICD-9 code 285.1 or ICD-10 code D62 for accurate billing and insurance purposes.
A transfusion is often recommended if hemoglobin drops below 7-8 g/dL or if severe symptoms like fainting and rapid heartbeat occur.
Yes. Gastroenterologists can locate and stop GI bleeding and then manage the resulting anemia with transfusions or IV iron.
Diagnosis involves blood tests such as a complete blood count (CBC) and iron studies, and may include endoscopy if GI bleeding is suspected.
Yes. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications or become life-threatening due to insufficient oxygen delivery to organs.
Clinicians follow standard coding guidelines, documenting the condition as ICD-9: 285.1 or ICD-10: D62.
Internal GI bleeding can result from ulcers, diverticulosis, tears in the digestive lining, or other gastrointestinal lesions.
Yes. Without identifying and preventing the underlying cause of bleeding, patients remain at risk for repeat episodes.
