Symptoms & Signs
You may not notice symptoms if you have another disease.
Possible symptoms include:
* Chest pain
* Fatigue
* Paleness
* Shortness of breath
Diagnosis & Tests
The doctor will perform a physical examination.
Tests that may be done to diagnose anemia or rule out other causes include:
* Hemoglobin level
* Red blood count
* Other blood tests
Anemia of chronic disease: Overview, Causes
Anemia of chronic disease: Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
Anemia of chronic disease: Treatment
Review Date : 1/12/2009
Reviewed By : Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Reviewed By : Todd Gersten, M.D., Hematology/Oncology, Palm Beach Cancer Institute, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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