General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Chronic kidney disease can be accompanied by anaemia. The result needs a medical explanation: it does not by itself identify the cause requiring treatment.
The kidneys normally make erythropoietin, or EPO, a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. Diseased kidneys may produce too little of it.
Deficiency of iron, vitamin B12 or folate may also contribute to anaemia. The doctor checks for iron deficiency in particular before choosing appropriate treatment.
Treatment depends on the cause and your circumstances. A deficiency may require a specific supplement; in some cases the doctor prescribes manufactured EPO.
Iron and EPO have different roles: iron treats a deficiency, while EPO stimulates red blood cell production. Do not start or change treatment on your own.
Bring dated test results and your medication list to the appointment. Ask which cause has been identified, what checks are planned and who will explain the results.
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