Description
Anaemia of chronic disease is a condition in which the body has low levels of healthy red cells. It is also known as anaemia of inflammation. Anaemia occurs when there is a low count of red blood cells or haemoglobin, the part of red cells that carries oxygen to different parts of the body. Anaemia of chronic diseases could develop due to other conditions like autoimmune diseases or other chronic illnesses. It is the second most common type of anaemia found after iron deficiency anaemia.
It affects males and females equally, and for individuals of any age with any chronic illness, the inflammatory condition can develop anaemia of chronic disease. Researchers note that this condition is underreported or often goes unrecognized.