Anemia and other hematological system abnormalities are prevalent findings among patients with lupus. All three types of cells present in human blood may decline in the clinical picture of lupus. Anemia is a condition when there are too few red blood cells in the blood, and leukopenia is the term for too few white blood cells. A low platelet count is called thrombocytopenia. If all three types of blood cells are decreased, we call that condition pancytopenia.
Anemia in lupus occurs through several different mechanisms. Additionally, lymphopenia is frequently moderate in severity and widespread in lupus. Mild or severe thrombocytopenia can occur. Patients also may have pancytopenia, which can be linked to bone marrow fibrosis. These abnormalities lead to a multitude of symptoms, such as gum bleeding issues, nosebleeds, or internal bleeding. Some patients have an increased risk of thromboembolic disease.
