Exploring the Morphological Patterns of Anemia in Elderly Patients with Renal Disease: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital Study

Abstract: Background: Anemia affects over 10% of adults aged 65 and older, with prevalence exceeding 20% in those aged 85 and above. The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia rises with age. This study evaluates the etiology, morphology, and clinical presentation of anemia in elderly renal disease patients. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary healthcare centre, enrolling 133 participants according to specific criteria. Data were collected from hospital records, analysing various blood parameters, including hemoglobin levels and blood cell morphology through peripheral blood smears. Results: The study population comprised 133 patients aged 60 and above, 57.8% male and 42.0% female. Anemia severity included mild (23 cases), moderate (79 cases), and severe (31 cases). Among kidney conditions, 74 had CKD, 56 had acute kidney injury, and others included chronic glomerulonephritis and bilateral pyelonephritis. Hypertension and diabetes were the most common comorbidities. Microcytic hypochromic anemia affected 45 patients, 84 had normocytic normochromic anemia, and 3 had macrocytic anemia. Breathlessness was the most frequent clinical finding. Conclusion: This study reveals a high prevalence of anemia in elderly patients, particularly those with chronic conditions like CKD. Moderate anemia is often undiagnosed, with normocytic anemia being the most common type. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are prevalent comorbidities in this population. Keyword: Anemia, Hemoglobin, Chronic Kindy Diseases, Elderly. Title: Exploring the Morphological Patterns of Anemia in Elderly Patients with Renal Disease: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital Study Author: Omkareshwar Patil International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 160-164 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 05-June-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15600321 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/exploring-the-morphological-patterns-of-anemia-in-elderly-patients-with-renal-disease-insights-from-a-tertiary-care-hospital-study