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Managing Anemia When You Are on Dialysis

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Managing Anemia When You Are on Dialysis Stage 5 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION 2 What is anemia? Anemia happens when your red blood cells are in short supply. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body, giving you the energy you need for your daily activities. Anemia can cause you to: Look pale Feel tired Have little energy for your daily activities Have a poor appetite Have trouble sleeping Have trouble thinking clearly Feel dizzy or have headaches Have a rapid heartbeat Feel short of breath Feel depressed or down in the dumps What are some causes of anemia? Anemia can be caused by: Diseases like kidney disease, liver disease, HIV/AIDS, systemic lupus erythematosus or cancer Diseases that harm or destroy your blood cells, such as sickle cell disease Blood loss from accidents, surgery, stomach ulcers, kidney or bladder tumors, cancer or polyps in the intestines or other causes An infection or inflammation in your body Too little iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid in your body Iron is a mineral that you get from eating foods like liver and leafy, green vegetables. Both vitamin B12 and folic acid are important vitamins that you get from eating foods like eggs, fish and liver. Your body needs these important minerals and vitamins to help make red blood cells. A poor diet You can become anemic if you do not eat healthy foods with enough vitamin B12, folic acid and iron. Your body needs these important vitamins and minerals to help make red blood cells. Before starting anemia treatment, your doctor will order tests to find the exact cause of your anemia. NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION 3 NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION 4 Why do people on dialysis get anemia? Your kidneys make an important hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). Hormones are secretions that your body makes to help your body work and keep you healthy. EPO tells your body to make red blood cells. When you have kidney disease, your kidneys cannot make enough ...

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