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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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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 09 Dec 2024
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What is the link, if any, between anemia and chronic renal failure?
Yes, there is a link 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 09 Dec 2024
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