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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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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 disease
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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