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Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) learn of their anemia because they feel weak and fatigued. Anemia occurs when your body fails to produce red blood cells -- healthy kidneys help your body produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. The onset of symptoms can be slow. Fortunately, anemia can be treated to help increase your energy.

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