hematology and oncology
Anemia of Chronic Disease
Treatment of Anemia of Chronic Disease
Treatment of underlying disorder Sometimes iron supplements in patients with concomitant iron deficiency Treatment of the anemia of chronic disease requires treating the underlying disorder. Because the anemia is generally mild, transfusions usually are not required. Iron supplementation may be helpful because Overview of Acute Viral Hepatitis can occur in patients with anemia of chronic disease, and iron studies are often difficult to interpret when these conditions coexist. However, in patients without suspected concomitant iron deficiency and in patients with acute, uncontrolled infection, iron supplementation is generally avoided. Recombinant human erythropoietin or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) may be considered in patients with end-stage or chronic kidney disease, select patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia, and some patients before elective surgery. 