Types of Anemia | Microcytic Anemia, Normocytic Anemia and Macrocytic Anemia (Megaloblastic anemia)

Types of Anemia Explained | Microcytic, Normocytic & Macrocytic Anemia | MCV Based Classification In this high-yield medical lecture, we explain the three main types of anemia based on MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) — a key lab parameter used in hematology to classify red blood cell size and guide diagnosis. 📚 What’s covered in this lecture: What is MCV and how it helps classify anemia Microcytic Anemia (MCV less than 80 fL): causes include iron deficiency, thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia Normocytic Anemia (MCV 80–100 fL): causes include blood loss, chronic disease, hemolysis, aplastic anemia Macrocytic Anemia (MCV more than 100 fL): causes include vitamin B12 deficiency and folate deficiency Clinical approach to anemia using MCV levels 🎓 Perfect for MBBS students, nursing students, USMLE/PLAB/FCPS/NEET-PG aspirants, and healthcare workers studying hematology or internal medicine. 💡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more simplified medical lectures! #Anemia #MicrocyticAnemia #NormocyticAnemia #MacrocyticAnemia #MCV #HematologyLecture #MBBS #USMLE #MedicalEducation #InternalMedicine Disclaimer: The information presented here has been compiled from various publicly available sources, all of which are cited above. Every effort has been made to respect copyright and intellectual property rights. If any content has been used inappropriately or without proper attribution, it is entirely unintentional. Please feel free to reach out if you believe any material requires correction, removal, or proper credit — I will address it promptly.