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Different types of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease

Syed Ahmad Shah1, Muhammad Bilal2, Yaseen Khan3

  • 1Syed Ahmad Shah, MBBS, FCPS. Medical Officer, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|July 30, 2025
PubMed

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This study found normocytic anemia is most common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Other anemia types like hypochromic microcytic and macrocytic were also prevalent, with no link to patient demographics or CKD duration.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Anemia is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Understanding the specific patterns of anemia in CKD is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of different anemia patterns in patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
  • To investigate potential associations between anemia types and patient characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 209 CKD patients.
  • Anemia was assessed using Complete Blood Counts.
  • Demographic data and CKD duration were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Normocytic anemia was the most prevalent pattern (41.1%).
  • Hypochromic microcytic (32.5%) and hypochromic macrocytic (26.3%) anemias were also common.
  • No significant associations were found between anemia types and gender, age, BMI, CKD cause, or disease duration.

Conclusions:

  • Normocytic anemia is the predominant type in this CKD cohort.
  • Further longitudinal research is recommended to understand anemia progression and management in CKD.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnemiaChronic kidney diseaseCross-Sectional studiesHyperchromicHypochromic

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