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Anemia is common in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the prevalence of this comorbidity increases with advancing CKD stage, affecting nearly all children treated with chronic dialysis. The primary causes of anemia in CKD are erythropoietin (EPO) deficiency/dysregulation, and iron defic...
This anemia tends to be more persistent and difficult to treat.The treatments for hereditary anemias, such as thalassemia orsickle cell disease, vary widely and depend on the specific condition and the severity of symptoms. Some anemias will not require any treatment, while others may require re...
Treatment of anemia in the patient with heart failure. Curr Treat Options Cardio Med 7, 327–332 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-005-0043-x Download citation Issue DateAugust 2005 DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-005-0043-x Keywords Anemia Chronic Heart Failure Erythropoietin ...
Successful treatment of the underlying disease improves ACD. If that is not possible and if anemia is symptomatic, treatment with erythropoietic agents, supplemented with iron if necessary, is helpful in many cases.Keywords:Chronic disease, Erythropoietin, Hepcidin, Hypoferremia, Inflammation, ...
or inhibition of the red-cell-forming processes by certain drugs or by toxins produced bydisease, particularly chronic infection, cancer, andkidney failure. Structurally, the anemias generally fall into the following types: (1)macrocytic anemia, characterized by larger-than-normal red cells (e.g....
Anemia caused by chronic diseases tends to be persistent, but is rarely severe.People with autoimmune hemolytic anemia usually respond well to treatment.The outlook for people with inherited anemias depends on the type of inherited illness and its severity....
Anemia (lack of blood) symptoms can vary depending on the cause. Symptoms may include fatigue, pale skin, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness. There are several anemia types. Anemia treatment depends upon the type.
Treatment Prognosis What is sickle cell disease (SCD)? Sickle cell disease is a hereditary condition that causes red blood cells to be deformed. Sickle cell anemia (sickle cell disease) is a disorder of the blood caused by inherited abnormal hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein within the...