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Suggest Treatment For CHF, Arthritis And Asthma When Diagnosed With Severe Anemia

I have been diagnosed with severe anemia. They are trying to find out why. No visible blood in urine or feces. I am diabetic, have CHF, arthritis, asthma and a kidney problem, but I don t know what kind. What can I expect at the urologist next week and what can the diagnosis possibly be? Thank you
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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Hi,

There are 2 possible reasons for the anemia based on your symptoms. These can be -

Anemia of Chronic disease, Anemia due to low erythropoietin levels, anemia due to chronic disease can cause reduced iron levels which can cause the hemoglobin levels to reduce.

This would mean that the numbers of Red blood cells are reduced. Anemia due low erythropoietin levels are seen with kidney failure as the kidney does not produce this hormone anymore. This hormone is responsible for increasing and for production of Red Blood Cells.

In Renal failure, erythropoietin injections can be given to help with this. Since this medication requires a prescription, you can discuss this with your doctor. Doing a kidney function test for this can help as well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni
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Suggest Treatment For CHF, Arthritis And Asthma When Diagnosed With Severe Anemia

Hi, There are 2 possible reasons for the anemia based on your symptoms. These can be - Anemia of Chronic disease, Anemia due to low erythropoietin levels, anemia due to chronic disease can cause reduced iron levels which can cause the hemoglobin levels to reduce. This would mean that the numbers of Red blood cells are reduced. Anemia due low erythropoietin levels are seen with kidney failure as the kidney does not produce this hormone anymore. This hormone is responsible for increasing and for production of Red Blood Cells. In Renal failure, erythropoietin injections can be given to help with this. Since this medication requires a prescription, you can discuss this with your doctor. Doing a kidney function test for this can help as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Vignan Rachabattuni