Acute Renal Failure Symptoms And Solutions

Fatigue

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There's a number of reasons why patients may feel fatigued as their body is under immense stress. With that being said, the most common cause is anemia. Healthy kidneys produce a hormone known as erythropoietin. This hormone encourages the body to make oxygen-rich red blood cells. As the kidneys begin to fail, they make less of this hormone, resulting in less oxygen reaching both muscles and the brain. Luckily, this symptom can be treated. One of the first strategies for patients to implement is increasing their intake of iron. This will improve hemoglobin levels and restore some normal level of functioning. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are also essential. Patients who experience dangerously low hemoglobin levels may require a red blood cell transfusion for treatment.

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