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Can kidney failure cause anemia?
Can kidney failure cause anemia?
Can kidney failure cause anemia?
Yes, chronic kidney diseases and kidney failure can cause anemia. This is because their kidneys cannot make enough erythropoietin which causes their red blood cells to drop and anemia.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
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