Red Blood Cell Disorders and Blood Counts

Red blood cell disorders change the number, shape, or function of erythrocytes. Erythrocytes are red blood cells, and they help carry oxygen in the blood. These disorders are often grouped into two main types: anemic conditions and polycythemic conditions.

Anemia happens when blood has a low oxyg...

Erythrocyte disorders are broadly categorized into anemic and polycythemic conditions.

Anemia develops due to the low oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood when the body loses, produces fewer, or destroys erythrocytes. This can happen in various ways.

In hemorrhagic anemia, bleeding from an external wound or internal ulcer diminish...