What is Anemia of Chronic Disease?
Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) is a form of anemia that occurs as a result of long-standing underlying conditions. Persistent inflammatory or disease processes disrupt blood formation and iron utilization.
Unlike pure iron deficiency, treating the underlying disease is crucial here.
What are the symptoms of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, reduced physical capacity, paleness, and concentration problems – often overshadowed by the symptoms of the underlying disease.
What causes Anemia of Chronic Disease?
The causes are chronic inflammatory or disease processes that impair iron metabolism and the formation of red blood cells.
Welche Prognose kann ich erwarten?
Anemia usually improves if the underlying condition is well treated.
What risk factors contribute to Anemia of Chronic Disease?
- Chronic inflammation
- Kidney diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Long-standing underlying conditions
What are the treatment methods for Anemia of Chronic Disease?
The focus is on treating the underlying disease, supplemented by targeted support for blood formation and – if necessary – further measures.
Welche Vorbeugungen können getroffen werden?
The primary focus is on treating the underlying condition.
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Wie verläuft der typische Zeitablauf?
This form of anemia usually develops gradually alongside the underlying condition.
Welche Komplikationen können auftreten?
- Fatigue and reduced stamina
- Worsening of the underlying condition
- Strain on the cardiovascular system
How does Clínica Es Castell treat Anemia of Chronic Disease?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca professionally diagnoses the cause of anemia and treats it specifically – including infusion therapy and, if necessary, blood transfusions with specialist medical supervision on site. Find out more in the section Hematology & Vital Diagnostics.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is anemia of chronic disease?
Anemia that develops as a result of a long-standing illness or inflammation.
How does it develop?
Chronic inflammation disrupts the production of red blood cells and iron utilization.
What helps?
Primarily, treating the underlying condition.
Finde mehr Informationen
- IQWiG / gesundheitsinformation.de – gesundheitsinformation.de
- German Society for Hematology and Oncology – onkopedia.com


