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Types of Anemia -. Normocytic - refers to size of RBC - normal-sized red blood cells, but less number of them. Normochromic - refers to hemoglobin concentration (color) - concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells is within the standard range. But you have less numbers of red blood cells.
Homozygous sickle cell disease is the most common cause of hemolytic normocytic anemias in children. Because of longevity, this disease is also becoming an increasingly prevalent cause of these anemias in adults. 11 â 13. Hereditary spherocytosis is the most common red blood cell membrane disorder.ndocrine deficiency states, including hypothyroidism, adrenal or pituitary insufficiency, and hypogonadism, may cause secondary bone marrow failure because of reduced stimulation of erythropoietin secretion. Hyperthyroidism may also cause normocytic anemia.