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A Retrospective Study to Analyze Anemia due to Chronic Diseases and its Management
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TEJASWI UPPALA, OINAM JIMMY DEVI, ANJALI BODAPUNTI, GOWTHAMI JANGAM, SAFURA SAMI
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Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) also known as anemia of inflammation is defined as having low levels of hemoglobin blood levels and red blood cells as a result of autoimmune or other chronic illnesses. It is the second commonest form of anemia worldwide. Any age individuals who have a chronic, inflammatory condition can potentially develop this condition. The exact prevalence is unknown, and it is believed to be under-reported/unnoticed. A retrospective study was conducted for a period of 6 months to know the cause of anemia/anemia associated with various comorbid conditions, the management and the prevalence of anemia due to chronic disease. Data was collected from patient’s case sheets, who were admitted in various wards of a tertiary hospitals, who fitted the inclusion criteria. Among 98 anemia cases collected, 89 cases were anemia with chronic disease. Most of the patients were suffering with chronic diseases associated with endocrine system that accounts for 31.5% cases followed by renal system with 27.0% cases. And only 30.3% patients have received treatment for anemia along with treatment for the underlying disease. Our study found that the prevalence of anemia of chronic disease among the total 98 collected cases of anemia was 90.82%. In our study, it was observed that most of the cases were not being treated for anemia while receiving treatment for chronic conditions. The appropriate management must be given because, not correcting this condition may worsen/make the patient’s condition more severe.
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Anemia of chronic disease, inflammation, co-morbidity, undiagnosed, hemoglobin.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.03.203
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