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Chronic Kidney Disease Can Cause Anemia?
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 does eGFR mean in the blood work report?
The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a test that measures your level of kidney function and determines your stage of kidney diseaseLast updated on 17 May 2023
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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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Can you have hemolytic anemia as a result of kidney failure?
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 EPOLast updated on 17 May 2023
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