Normocytic anemia
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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 a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 80-100 which is the normal range. However, the hematocrit and hemoglobin is decreased.[1]
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 production of HbS as seen in sickle cell disease (not sickle cell trait);
- 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]
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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
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