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Chronic Kidney Disease Can Cause Anemia?

Chronic Kidney Disease Can Cause Anemia?

Yes, because the kidneys cannot make enough erythropoitin which leads to a drop in red blood cell production which can cause anemia.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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What is it like living with chronic kidney disease in stage 3?

In stage 3 chronic kidney disease the kidney's have mild to moderate damage. Due to this, there is a constant built up of fluid in the body which can cause damage to the bones and to other organs in the body.

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How do you treat anemia in dialysis patients?

If you are detected with anemia during dialysis it is treated with medications because diet alone cannot meet your iron needs. The drug is called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). ESAs replace the EPO that is low in people with kidney failure, so they can make red blood cells.

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When do kidney diseases cause anemia?

People with kidney diseases can develop anemia early during the illness or while the disease is progressing.

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How does anemia significantly affect individuals with CKD?

Most people with kidney disease will develop anemia. Anemia can happen early in the course of kidney disease and grow worse as kidneys fail and can no longer make EPO

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Can kidney failure cause anemia?

Yes, chronic kidney diseases and kidney failure can cause anemia. This is because their kidneys cannot make enough erythropoietin which causes their red blood cells to drop and anemia.

Last updated on 17 May 2023

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