Anemia Due To Chronic Kidney Disease

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.

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

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

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

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

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