Blog #anemia

If you have CKD and suspect anemia might be making you feel worse, don’t brush it off. Talk to your doctor about getting your hemoglobin levels checked. Treatments like epoetin alfa might make a significant difference in your day-to-day life.

Anemia in chronic kidney disease is often a two-part problem: your kidneys don’t produce enough hormone to stimulate red blood cell production, and iron deficiency makes it harder for your body to keep up. Medications help boost red blood cell production, but they work best when iron levels are well managed.