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CKD and Low Haemoglobin and RBC

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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.

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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.

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Abhishek_India in reply toorangecity41

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.

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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.

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