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Does Myxedema Cause Anemia ?

why does myxedema cause anemia
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
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Myxedema is due to decrease in thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is required by red blood cells during maturation phase. Absence of the hormone results into poor red blood cell maturation, resulting into anemia.
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Does Myxedema Cause Anemia ?

Myxedema is due to decrease in thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is required by red blood cells during maturation phase. Absence of the hormone results into poor red blood cell maturation, resulting into anemia.