Normocytic anaemia

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

normal MCV - 80-96fL

Question 2

What are the causes?

Answer 2

o Decreased production of normal-sized blood cells (e.g. anaemic of chronic disease, aplastic anaemia, renal failure)
o Acute blood loss
o Increased production of HbS (sickle cell disease)
o Increased destruction of red blood cells (e.g. haemolysis, post-haemorrhagic anaemia)
o Hypothyroidism
o Pregnancy