Anemia
Anemia is a common complication of kidney failure.
Introduction to Anemia
Red blood cells make up the largest single component of our blood and they a critical role in keeping us alive.
Red blood cells make up the largest single component of our blood and they a critical role in keeping us alive.
Cause of Anemia in Kidney Disease
Anemia is an extremely common complication of kidney disease. The worse your kidney function, the more likely it is to occur. By the time the kidneys totally fail, most people suffer from it and require treatment.
Anemia is an extremely common complication of kidney disease. The worse your kidney function, the more likely it is to occur. By the time the kidneys totally fail, most people suffer from it and require treatment.
Inadequate Response to EPO
Anemia of advanced kidney disease usually responds to the EPO. Learn about the conditions that can cause an inadequate response to EPO.
Anemia of advanced kidney disease usually responds to the EPO. Learn about the conditions that can cause an inadequate response to EPO.
FDA Warning About Anemia
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned doctors not to raise their patient’s red blood cell counts (hemoglobin) above a target level of 12 grams per deciliter of blood (g/dL).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned doctors not to raise their patient’s red blood cell counts (hemoglobin) above a target level of 12 grams per deciliter of blood (g/dL).