How to Overcome Anemia for Stage 4 Kidney Disease

The anemia is one of symptoms for patients with Stage 4 Kidney Disease. Then, what is the anemia? Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. How to overcome anemia for stage 4 kidney disease? In this article, you will find more information.

The causes of renal anemia

1. Healthy kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). In Stage 4 CKD, the kidneys are impaired so obviously that they can’t make enough EPO. As a result, fewer red blood cells are produced and anemia happens.

2. Build up of toxins. In stage 4 kidney disease, kidneys can’t eliminate enough waste products and toxins. These toxins will shorten the lifespan of red blood cells.

3. Lack of iron and vitamin B12. A restricted diet plan or some nutritions lost in urine can cause iron or vitamin B12 deficiency.

4. Other causes, such as severe bleeding tendency, infection, malnutrition and so on.

The treatments of renal anemia

1. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy. It focuses on ischemia and anoxia in kidneys, and it combines TCM and advanced medical technology perfectly. It makes renal arteries expanded and clears microcirculation disturbance out. In this way, renal anemia will be alleviated.

2. Ingestion of recombinant human erythropoietin. It is a common method for treatment of anemia.

3. Dietary therapy. Stage 4 kidney disease patients usually have a strict diet about some fruits and vegetables, which may cause iron and vitamin B12 insufficiency. Supplying iron and other blood-making materials are necessary. Patients should eat some food with vitamin B12, folic acid, etc.

4. If your conditions are very serious, the blood transfusion is also a not bad method for curing anemia.

To control patients’ renal anemia, patients at stage 4 kidney disease should have a healthy diet and take specified medicines. If you have any questions, you can contact with online kidney experts.

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