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What is the purpose of an erythropoietin test?
The erythropoietin (EPO) test is used to determine if hormonal secretion is causing changes in the red blood cells. The test has great value in evaluating low hemoglobin (anemia), and another disorder called polycythemia.
How can a patient who has kidney problems be made to produce red blood cells?
Patients with kidney problems can have anemia due to reduced production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. To address this, they can be given synthetic erythropoietin injections to stimulate red blood cell production. It is important for patients to follow their healthcare provider's recommendations closely to manage their kidney disease and associated anemia effectively.
What are other names for sickle cell anemia?
Hemoglobin SS disease (Hb SS)
What does Stephen Hawking suffer from?
Lou Gehrig's disease
Is sickle cell anemia a communicable or noncommunicable?
I don't know what a communitive disease is, and neither does the dictionary, but sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnormality. I hope that helps.If you are asking if sickle cell is a disease in which you can catch from other people. The answer is No. It is an inherited Blood disorder.
What disease does Prodigy of Mobb Deep suffer from?
sickle cell anemia
How can a patient kidney disease and anemia be treated?
Diaysis or kidney transplant and epoetin alfa (Procrit, Epogen)
What part of your body would suffer inflammations if you had a disease named for Richard Bright?
Kidney
What can cause normocytic anemia?
Normocytic anemia (normal MCV) can be caused by kidney and liver disease, bone marrow disorders, or excessive bleeding or hemolysis of the red blood cells.
What are the most effective medications for managing kidney disease in dogs?
The most effective medications for managing kidney disease in dogs include ACE inhibitors, phosphorus binders, and medications to control blood pressure and manage anemia. These medications can help slow the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for dogs with kidney disease.
Who is likely to suffer from renal faliure?
you are more likely to suffer if you currently have Chronic kidney disease Injury or trauma to the kidneys Major blood loss
How often is polycystic kidney disease found in the population?
One in every 500 live birth, suffer from polycystic kidney disease. There are about 12.5 million people, suffering from this disease. That make this disease as one of the most common life threatening genetic disease. Approximately one in 453 or .22% of Americans have polycystic kidney disease. That is about 600,000 Americans.
What are the causes of iron deficiency anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia can be caused by a number of factors, including poor diet, heavy menstrual cycles, pregnancy , kidney disease, burns, and gastrointestinal disorders.
What are common symptoms of acute kidney failure?
anemia. The kidneys are responsible for producing erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. If kidney disease causes shrinking of the kidney, red blood cell production is reduced
How does anemia spread?
Anemia isn't a contagious disease but it is a disease you can inherit from your family members.
What is the a condition of decreased in erythrocytes?
If a person has a low red blood cell count, it is an indication that the person is ill. Some conditions that can cause low red blood cell count are kidney disease, cancer, bone marrow disease, and anemia.
Are kidney stones common?
The chance of contracting chronic kidney disease has increased over the past few years, particularly within the United States. The chance of contracting the disease drastically increases with age, and is a fairly common disease that requires immediate treatment.
