What is anemia of chronic disease?
Anemia of chronic disease is a blood disorder that results from a long-term, chronic medical condition that affects the production and lifespan of red blood cells. Certain chronic infections, inflammatory diseases, and other illnesses can affect the body's ability to produce red blood cells.
How do members experience anemia of chronic disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with anemia of chronic disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for anemia of chronic disease*
*Data from patients with anemia of chronic disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with anemia of chronic disease*
*Data from patients with anemia of chronic disease, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has anemia of chronic disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 32 | |
| 40s | 70 | |
| 50s | 98 | |
| 60s | 80 | |
| 70+ | 64 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 81 | |
| Female | 267 |