Introduction Anaemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) is common, particularly in the hospital setting. It occurs as a result of: Chronic infection Chronic inflammation Neoplasia Chronic kidney disease The anaemia is typically: Normochromic – the...
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Introduction Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common cause of anaemia world-wide. It occurs when there is insufficient iron to facilitate red blood cell production. It is particularly important in the developing world...
Macrocytic Anaemias
Introduction Anaemia is one of the most common presenting complaints to general practice. One of several ways in which anaemias can be classified, is by red cell size. As such, anaemias can be said...
Microcytic anaemias
Introduction Anaemia is one of the most common presenting complaints to general practice. One of several ways in which anaemias can be classified, is by red cell size. As such, anaemias can be said...
