Anemia is when someone doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body. Studies show that anemia affects about half of all people with active lupus. In this video, learn why anemia is common in people with lupus and tips to prevent anemia or relieve fatigue.
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References
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2018). Anemia of inflammation or chronic diseases.
Schur, P. H., et al. (2023). Hematologic manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus. UpToDate.
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