Anaemia and chronic kidney disease - Kidney Care UK

Anaemia and chronic kidney disease

Kidney disease can lead to a shortage of red blood cells in your body. This is known as renal anaemia or anaemia of kidney disease. Anaemia is more common in advanced kidney disease and affects most patients on dialysis. This booklet gives more information about anaemia and its treatment.

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Publication date: 09/2023

Review date: 09/2026

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