What Is Microcytic Anemia?
5. Normochromic Microcytic Anemias
If your blood cells have the usual amount of hemoglobin, this is known as normochromic microcytic anemia. One variety of this type is anemia of chronic disease, which is also known as anemia of inflammation. In such cases, the red blood cells will have a normal color, but they will still be smaller than usual.
The exact mechanism behind this condition is not well known. However, it is associated with a number of chronic diseases. This includes infections like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Some inflammatory conditions like arthritis and Chron’s disease are also associated with the condition. Cancer and kidney disease are other diseases associated with the condition.
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