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 12 Dec 2024
Yes, 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.
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.
Yes, because the kidneys cannot make enough erythropoitin which leads to a drop in red blood cell production which can cause anemia.
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
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.
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