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is there anemiain aids and why Jun 25, 2001 is there anemia in aids and why |
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Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hello, Anemia, an abnormally low number of red blood cells, is quite common in HIV disease. As many as 70 - 80% of HIV-infected people develop anemia at some time during the course of their illness. There are a variety of mechanisms responsible for anemia in the setting of HIV disease. These include: 1. Anemia of chronic disease: This results from the chronic inflammation caused by HIV, which suppresses the normal bone marrow function. Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. 2. Medication side effects: AZT, Bactrim, dapsone, ganciclovir, hydroxyurea, alpha-interferon, chemotherapy, etc. 3. Opportunistic infections or malignancies: MAC, parvovirus B-19, etc. 4. Nutritional deficiencies: iron, vitamin B12, and folate. 5. Blood loss: bleeding ulcer, heavy menstruation, trauma, etc. Anemia can be diagnosed by looking at the hemoglobin level. The normal range for men is 14 - 18 g/dL and, for women, 12 - 16 g/dL. This is just a brief response, but after all, the question was rather brief as well. Write back if you require additional information. RJF |
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