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Anaemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Anaemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

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GuidelinesAnaemia, Chronic DisorderDescription General Measures D63.0/D63.8 DESCRIPTION Anaemia due to chronic inflammation. This is characteristically a normochromic normocytic anaemia. Common causes of anaemia of chronic disorder include: Malignancy, e.g. haematological or solid tumours. Autoimmune disorders, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic infections, e.g. HIV and TB. Chronic kidney disease. GENERAL MEASURES Investigate and
GuidelinesChronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition