What is normocytic anemia?
Normocytic anemia is a decrease in circulating red blood cells based on age and gender limits. It may be due to a decreased production of normal-sized red blood cells; an increased destruction or loss of red blood cells; or an overexpansion in plasma volume.
How do members experience normocytic anemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with normocytic anemia*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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 normocytic anemia*
Who has normocytic anemia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 4 |