Erythropoietin Health Feed

Good morning Ms. lybrate-user. As per the information you have provided, the chronic kidney disease might have caused anemia means lowered hemoglobin level. Which leads to loss of taste. The main culprit for the kidney damage is uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension. Synthesis of erythropoietin hormone responsible for red blood cell production, produced by the kidneys will be affected due to the damage. You need to control your bp and diabetes first by reassessing your current medication. To co...more

A high red blood cell count is an increase in oxygen-carrying cells in your bloodstream. A high red blood cell count can result from a condition that limits your oxygen supply or a condition that directly increases red blood cell production.
Some causes of a high RBC count (polycythemia) include- Dehydration, as the volume of fluid in the blood drops, the count of RBCs per volume of fluid artificially rises. The body tries to compensate by producing more red blood cells. Kidney tumor that pr...more

High hemoglobin count occurs most commonly when your body requires an increased oxygen-carrying capacity, usually because:
You smoke
You live at higher altitudes and your red blood cell production naturally increases to compensate for the lower oxygen supply there
High hemoglobin count occurs less commonly because:
Your red blood cell production increases to compensate for chronically low blood oxygen levels due to poor heart or lung function.
You have a bone marrow dysfuncti...more

Hi lybrate-user. You said your mom is suffering from huge hb loss. Yes this can be because of nephro issue. But renal old age with anemia can be myeloma too. Or it can refractory anemia or due erythropoietin deficiency or just nutritional. We need find out d cause first then move further.

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury or provide it if your body is not making blood properly. You may need a blood transfusion if you have anemia, sickle cell disease, a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, or cancer.Your grand maa's underlying cause for anemia is to be identified and treated.

As important as your kidneys are to your overall well-being, symptoms of their malfunction can be less noticeable. Yet, early detection is vital to prevent future complications and permanent kidney damage. Here are eight warning signs to let you know that your detoxifying organ is not working right:

High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is the most common sign of kidney disease, all patients suffering from high blood pressure should know there kidney function status. There is a high ...more

As important as your kidneys are to your overall well-being, symptoms of their malfunction can be less noticeable. Yet, early detection is vital to prevent future complications and permanent kidney damage. Here are eight warning signs to let you know that your detoxifying organ is not working right:

High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is the most common sign of kidney disease, all patients suffering from high blood pressure should know there kidney function status. There is a high ...more

A healthy kidney produces a hormone known as the erythropoietin. The latter assists the bone marrow to produce an adequate amount of RBC that carries oxygen to every nook and corner of the body. A damaged kidney results in less RBC production, thereby, creating a condition known as anemia. The hemoglobin count in the blood reduces significantly in this condition.

Anemia is characterized by shortness of breath, weakness and tiredness. It can affect sleep and a loss of appetite. A patient...more

What are the functions of the kidney?

The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. As kidneys fail, the waste accumulates in the body. The two most important enzymes, which kidney makes are erythropoietin & renin. Erythropoietin are made by the kidneys if there is less oxygen in the blood. It tells the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. So this means there will be more oxygen carried in the blood.

Renin is made by the kidney if there is low blood pressure, l...more

What are the functions of the kidney?

The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. As kidneys fail, the waste accumulates in the body. The two most important enzymes, which kidney makes are erythropoietin & renin. Erythropoietin are made by the kidneys if there is less oxygen in the blood. It tells the bone marrow to make more red blood cells. So this means there will be more oxygen carried in the blood.

Renin is made by the kidney if there is low blood pressure, l...more