CKD and Low Haemoglobin and RBC

[Abhishek_India]

My father is under treatment for CKD for last 24 months now. We are seeing creatinine now at 2.1mg/dl and lower protein loss. However, the blood (CBC) metrics are showing a negative movement with hemoglobin at 9 and RBC much lower than minimum requirement and WBC/platelets high. This seems to be anemia. Doctor is suggesting additional medicines without any clarity.

Anyone has any idea here, as the shaky nature of blood metrics is causing a concern and worry. Please advise if anyone has faced the same issue and how to tackle it. Thanks in advance.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I am male age 79 and in US. I am on a CKD diet. I too have anemia with low RBC and HCT. It could be related to CKD. My previous Doctor did not offer any advice on it. I now have a new Doctor and awaiting more information on further diagnosis and treatment. Keep us posted on your father's condition.

[Abhishek_India in reply to orangecity41]

Hi Orangecity41. How are you doing?Latest reports show low haemoglobin for my father and also high platelet count with "giant platelet seen" as a remark in the report. I don't understand what it means.

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador in reply to Abhishek_India]

I am not sure. about how giant platelet is connected to CKD. It is something I plan on asking my new Doctor about at next appointment. It might not be related to CKD in my medical situation.

[barbara55109]

Anemia is a common side effect of CKD. The severity of the anemia ranges from mild to severe enough to require blood transfusions. I have take iron daily for my anemia.