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Dr. Gayathri H. Rao, MD is a pediatrician in Covington, WA specializing in general pediatrics.
17700 SE 272ND STREET
Covington, WA 98042
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 has a state license in Washington.
Licensed In: Washington
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gayathri H. Rao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$94
QNASL $94 |
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$52
SKLICE $34 |
AUVIQ $18 |
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$19
BEXSERO $19 |
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Dr. Gayathri Rao sees patients in Tacoma, WA and Covington, WA. Her medical specialty is general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, obesity, and sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Her practice in Covington, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
