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What is the link, if any, between anemia and chronic renal failure?
What is the link, if any, between anemia and chronic renal failure?
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 17 May 2023
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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 17 May 2023
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 17 May 2023
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
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