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Copyright 2009
NORD is very grateful to Robert T. Means, Jr. , MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Senior Associate Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, for assistance in the preparation of this report.
Synonyms of Anemia of Chronic Disease
- anemia of chronic inflammation
Disorder Subdivisions
General Discussion
Anemia of chronic disease is a condition that can be associated with many different underlying disorders including chronic illnesses such as cancer, certain infections, and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Anemia is characterized by low levels of circulating red blood cells or hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen. Anemia of chronic disease is usually a mild or moderate condition. In mild cases, anemia may not be associated with any symptoms or may cause fatigue, paleness of the skin (pallor) and lightheadedness. The underlying mechanisms that cause anemia of chronic disease are complex and not fully understood.
Organizations related to Anemia of Chronic Disease
- Anemia Institute for Research and Education
151 Bloor Street West
Suite 600
Toronto, Ontario None M5S 1S4
Phone #: 416--96-9-7431
800 #: 877--99-2-6364
e-mail: info@anemiainstitute.org
Home page: http://www.anemiainstitute.org
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-519-3194
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: gardinfo@nih.gov
Home page: http://www.genome.gov/10000409
- Iron Disorders Institute
2722 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Suite A
Greenville SC 29615
Phone #: 864-292-1175
800 #: 888-565-4766
e-mail: comments@irondisorders.org
Home page: http://www.irondisorders.org
- NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Home page: N/A
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