Usually anemia begins in the early stage of chronic kidney disease and gets
worse as kidney function reduces. As kidney cells become damaged from cysts,
people with PKD often develop anemia. If not well treated, it can be the cause
of a poor quality of life. In severe cases, patients don't have energy to even
get out of bed. Moreover, anemia may lead to heart disease, even death.
Cause of anemia in PKD
Kidneys perform many important functions, one of which is producing the
hormone erythropoietin (EPO). This substance can signal the bone marrow to
secrete red blood cells. As PKD progresses, the disease kidneys fail to produce
enough EPO, so not as many red blood cells are made. Anemia can be caused due to
lack of red blood cells.
Red blood cells go throughout the human body and supply oxygen to the organs
and tissues. If these tissues do not get enough oxygen, patients will feel tired
and may have foggy thinking due to anemia.
Symptoms of Anemia in PKD
In most cases, a person may experience one or more of the following
symptoms:
▪ Feel weak
▪ Feel tired or fatigue
▪ Shortness of breath
▪ Dizziness
▪ Pale skin and gums
▪ Rapid heartbeat
▪ Inability to think clearly
Treatment for Anemia in PKD
For those with PKD the likely cause of anemia is decreased kidney function,
so we must find a good way to improve the renal function through inhibit and
shrink the growth of the cysts.
As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital in the world, the
nation's experts in our hospital apply the most-advanced Immunotherapy,
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, and Immunotherapy to help us eliminate the
root cause of PKD. Then anemia will disappear naturally.
