To get the answers, knowing what is anemia firstly is necessary.
Anemia refers to the low red blood cell count. Usually, when CKD develops into end stage, then anemia will appear and with the aggravation of CKD, anemia will deteriorate at the same time. If people with CKD suffer from anemia, they usually look pale. Anemia caused by CKD can be formed through different pathological changes such as decreased generation of red blood cells, shortened lifespan of red blood cell, great loss of red blood cells along with the urine, and bleeding which is easy to appear among people with end stage renal failure.
How can you tell if you have anemia?(Anemia and Kidney Disease)
Anemia can be detected by blood test-hemoglobin level. Apart from blood test, another way we can detect anemia by ourselves is to start from its symptoms. People with CKD have damaged kidneys which can generate the necessary hormone for the production of red blood cells. Because red blood cells can carry oxygen to all the tissues of our body, so people suffering from anemia may feel very tired all the time. They have less energy and enthusiasm and do not want to do anything. They may also have troubles in focusing their attention in one thing. Besides, when anemia becomes more serious, dizziness may be present. Because these symptoms are common in our daily life, so people suffering from anemia may regard them as the consequence of overwork or poor rest.
Although anemia caused by CKD is one of the complications of kidney disease, it also can aggravate the kidney damage, pushing its sufferers in danger. Therefore, once anemia appears, people with CKD should pay much more attention in their daily life. For the specific matters needing attention, please email to me or consult our consultant online.
