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How do you treat anemia in dialysis patients?
How do you treat anemia in dialysis patients?
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.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.
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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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Chronic Kidney Disease Can Cause Anemia?
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