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
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.
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
Jaggery is a good source of iron and sugar which resolves anemia problems in patients with kidney disorders. This is reason why jaggery is recommended in patients living with mild to chronic kidney disorders.
People with kidney diseases can develop anemia early during the illness or while the disease is progressing.
Diabetes can contribute to anemia through reducing absorption of iron, gastrointestinal bleeding and through diabetic complications that cause anemia
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