The symptoms of the anemia often go unnoticed in the face of the primary disease. Conditions associated with the anemia of infection and chronic diseases include such diverse diseases as chronic bacterial endocarditis , osteomyelitis , juvenile rheumatoid arthritis , rheumatic fever , Crohn's disease , and ulcerative colitis . Chronic renal failure may produce a similar anemia because it causes reduced levels of erythropoietin , the hormone which stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. This type of anemia responds to treatment of the primary disease. With successful treatment of the primary disease the anemia will resolve.
Complications Discomfort from symptoms is the primary complication of most cases.
Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a chronic disorder and you develop symptoms of anemia . Prevention Treatment of the underlying disease can prevent or reverse the anemia . Chronic diseases such as Crohn's disease are difficult to treat and patients may exhibit intermittent anemia which varies with their condition. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.