September 24, 2026
Anemia in Kidney Disease
Why kidney disease causes anemia and how it is treated.
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The kidneys produce erythropoietin, a hormone that drives red cell production. Low erythropoietin in kidney disease causes anemia.
Treatment includes iron and sometimes medicines that stimulate red cell production.
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