Normocytic anemia

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]

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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:

References

  1. ^ a b c Brill JR, Baumgardner DJ (November 2000). "Normocytic anemia". Am Fam Physician 62 (10): 2255–64. PMID 11126852. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001115/2255.html. 
  2. ^ Medical Physiolgy by Kibble and Halsey p295
  3. ^ Medical Physiolgy by Kibble and Halsey p295


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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