Anemia is a common problem among CKD patients. There are several reasons why CKD causes anemia. Based on different causes, there are different treatment measures.
Healthy kidneys can produce a hormone called erythropoietin which can stimulate the bone marrow to produce adequate red blood cells. For CKD patients, more than 40% kidney functions have been lost and the impaired kidneys can not produce enough erythropoietin and the production of red blood cells will be reduced. Due to decreased renal excretion function, in the blood there are accumulation of metabolic wastes and toxins which will cause damages to the red blood cells and shorten the life span of red blood cells, therefore CKD patients are easy to develop anemia. Besides, blood loss, malnutrition due to diet restriction, poor diets, loss of appetite will all worsen renal anemia.
Based on the causes of anemia, the following are treatment options for CKD patients with anemia.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can help treat anemia in the following aspects. After the application, patient’s appetite can be improved, other digestive and gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea can all be relieved. Besides, bleeding tendency will be reduced, therefore loss of blood can be reduced. What is more important, kidney functions can be gradually improved. Bioactive ingredients in Chinese medicines can help eliminate blood clots, promote blood circulation and increase blood flow to the kidneys. Renal ischemia and hypoxia can be improved and renal tissues can get adequate supply of blood, oxygen and nutritions. When renal functions are improved, more erythropoietin can be produced and anemia can be improved from the root.
Proper diets can help consolidate the curative effects of Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy by supplying enough iron, vitamin B and folic acid. Diet is important for CKD patients. When the anemia is not very serious, some diet therapy can help treat anemia even without medicines or drugs. It is better to consult a renal dietitian to make a personalized diet plan according to your specific illness and physical conditions.