Anemia Due To Chronic Kidney Disease

Overview

Anemia commonly affects people with Chronic Kidney Disease. It usually begins in the early stages of Chronic Kidney disease and tends to worsen as the disease progresses. Histologically, in this case, it is normochromic normocytic anemia.

Signs and Symptoms

Weakness, Fatigue, Headaches, Paleness, Dizziness, Chest pain, Shortness of breath

Common Causes

Reduced levels of erythropoietin, Decreased availability of iron, Blood loss from hemodialysis

Risk Factors

Reduced levels of erythropoietin, Decreased availability of iron, Blood loss from hemodialysis

Investigation Techniques

Full blood count, Peripheral blood film, Reticulocyte count, Serum ferritin, Serum iron level, Kidney function test

Treatment and Prevention

Replacement of iron with iron supplements, Erythropoietin injections, Blood transfusion

Generics

Epoetin Alfa

Ferrous Fumarate

Folic Acid

Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose

Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Alfa

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 16:04:04 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time)

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