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Lina Acosta, APRN, MSN, FNP is a nurse in North Miami Beach, FL specializing in family medicine.
16855 Ne 2nd Avenue Suite 202
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
She is certified by the Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Florida.
Board Certification: Board Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed In: Florida
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Ms. Lina Acosta's area of specialization is family medicine. She is conversant in Spanish. Ms. Acosta's areas of expertise include the following: indigestion, gastrointestinal bleeding, and polyps.