Is Anemia A Manifestation of Renal Failure

Anemia means there are not enough red blood cells to transport oxygen. With anemia, you may have shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, chest pain, cold hands and feet, etc. Is anemia a manifestation of renal failure?

Renal failure can cause anemia.

The reason why people ask such a question is that renal failure can cause anemia. Kidney has many function, one of which is to secrete erythropoietin to stimulate bone marrows to make red blood cells. When kidney function declines, there are not enough red blood cells in the blood. Besides, the accumulated waste shortens the lifespan of red blood cells. The two factors cause the occurrence of anemia.

How to treat anemia caused by renal failure?

Conventional treatment for anemia is to supplement iron and inject erythropoietin. But that is not enough. Only when you promote kidney function can you improve anemia thoroughly. Now let’s see a set of treatment. It is consisted of Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Foot Bath, Mai Kang and decoction.

This set of treatment can increase blood flow into the kidneys to improve ischemia and anoxia in the kidneys. It can also improve blood circulation by detoxifying the blood, removing stasis and dilating blood vessels. Moreover, it can eliminate kidney inflammation and stop kidney fibrosis to prevent further kidney damage. With systemic treatment, your damaged kidneys can be repaired to certain extent and anemia can also be improved with the enhancement of kidney function.

If you have renal failure, it is likely for you to have anemia. And anemia becomes worse and worse with the progression of renal failure. But if you have anemia, it does not mean you must have renal failure. For more information about kidney disease, you can contact online doctor or leave a message below. We are glad to help you.