Diet/juice to increase hemoglobin

2021-09-01 06:44:46
Hi, My father is diagnosed with CKD 5. Undergoes peritoneal dialysis for 5 years. His hemoglobin has reached 9.5. We alredy give him mirsera 50 fortnightly. I wanted to know how can we increase his hemoglobin without raise phosphate and potassium level.
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Anaemia in patients of kidney diseases is usually due to lack of erythropoietin which can be replenished by injections at regular intervals.
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If there is no improvement then other factors are to be considered
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Fruit juices etc need to be avoided as their use will impair the fluid electrolytes balance

Answered2021-09-01 07:59:40

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Iron infusion can help him Only apple is fruit, that you can give
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Answered2021-09-01 06:49:20

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Iron tablets, iron infusion, ERYTHROPOITIN injection, regular dialysis. This is what is required. Avoid fruit juices as they will increase potassium levels.

Answered2021-09-01 07:01:43

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