Normocytic anemia

Normocytic anemia is a common issue that occurs for men and women typically over 85 years old. Its prevalence increases with age, reaching 44 percent in men older than 85 years.^[1] Normocytic anemia is the most frequently encountered type of anemia.^[1]

Classification

A normocytic anemia is defined as an anemia with an MCV of 80-100.

Causes

The issue is thought of as representing any of the following:

• a decreased production of normal-sized red blood cells (e.g., anemia of chronic disease, aplastic anemia);
• an increased destruction or loss of red blood cells (e.g., hemolysis, posthemorrhagic anemia);
• an uncompensated increase in plasma volume (e.g., pregnancy, fluid overload);
• a B2 (riboflavin) deficiency^[2]
• a B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency^[3]
• or a mixture of conditions producing microcytic and macrocytic anemia.^[1]

References

External links

Normocytic Anemia http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001115/2264ph.html

Normocytic Anemia | American Family Physician http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_/ai_67164191