Anemia of chronic disease

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Blood cells

Anemia of inflammation

Symptoms may go unnoticed when there is another disease present. Possible symptoms include:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Tiredness

The doctor will perform a physical examination. Anemia can be confirmed by a red blood count or hemoglobin level.

Review Date: 02/06/2007
Reviewed By: William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.