Anemia of Inflammation
Anemia of inflammation, also called anemia of chronic disease, is a decrease in red blood cells that appears in the context of inflammatory processes or prolonged illnesses in the body. The body does not use available iron well to make blood.
Common causes: It usually accompanies persistent infections, inflammatory diseases, or certain chronic conditions.
What may be felt: Fatigue, weakness, paleness, or lack of energy, which are often confused with the symptoms of the underlying disease.
Which specialist studies it? The hematologist is the one who analyzes the origin of the anemia and its relationship with other conditions. If you have persistent fatigue along with an underlying condition, a specialized evaluation will help clarify the cause.
Specialties that treat anemia of inflammation
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anemia of inflammation
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dra. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dra. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Etsel Camargo Romero
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dra. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dra. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dra. María Teresa García Lee
Dra. Santa Maricela Ortiz Zepeda
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is anemia of inflammation?
Anemia of inflammation, also called anemia of chronic disease, is a decrease in red blood cells that appears in the context of inflammatory processes or prolonged illnesses in the body. The body does not use available iron well to make blood.
Which doctor treats anemia of inflammation?
Anemia of Inflammation is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, hematologist.