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When do kidney diseases cause anemia?

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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.

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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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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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 09 Dec 2024

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Are diabetes and anemia related?

Diabetes can contribute to anemia through reducing absorption of iron, gastrointestinal bleeding and through diabetic complications that cause anemia

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is hemoglobin A1c?

A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past 3 months.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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