Normocytic Anaemia

Question 1

Define Normocytic Anaemia?

Answer 1

Anaemia with a normal MCV (80-100(

Question 2

What are the causes of Normocytic Anaemia?

Answer 2

Decreased production of normal-sided blood cells (e.g. anaemic of chronic disease, aplastic anaemia)
Increased production of HbS (sickle cell disease)
Increased destruction of RBCs (e.g. haemolysis, post-haemorrhagic anaemia)
Uncompensated increase in plasma volume (e.g. pregnancy, fluid overload)
Vitamin B2 deficiency
Vitamin B6 deficiency

Question 3

What is the epidemiology of Normocytic Anaemia?

Answer 3

COMMON

Question 4

What are the presenting symptoms and signs of Normocytic Anaemia?

Answer 4

Typical symptoms and signs of anaemia (depends on severity)

E.g. breathlessness, fatigue, conjuctival pallor

Question 5

What investigations would you do for Normocytic Anaemia?

Answer 5

FBC - check Hb and MCV

Check history for haemorrhage