Chronic kidney disease refers to the permanent, partial loss of kidney function. UK renal association published Clinical practice guidelines on Anaemia of CKD in their 5th edition (2009-2012). These guidelines provide recommendations on the management of anaemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anaemia commonly occurs in people with chronic kidney disease When kidneys are diseased or damaged, they do not make enough EPO (Erythropoietin).
As a result, the bone marrow makes fewer red blood cells, causing anemia. Anaemia might begin to develop in the early stages of CKD, when someone has 20 to 50 percent of normal kidney function. Evaluation of Anaemia: Hemoglobin (Hb) levels should be tested at least annually in CKD patients. Patients with chronic anaemia associated with CKD should be investigated for possible treatment, irrespective of the stage of kidney disease or requirement for…
