72yrs ckd, gfr32, erythrocytes 3.4tpt/l, hemoglobin 11g/dl, hematocrit 31%, pt, inr, d-dimer, alacal phosphotase, ggt, ldh, ca19-9 normal ranges. docs suggest erythropoeitin. we know all about this hormon, what's your opinion, yes or no injections?

Symptoms?: For most nondialysis CKD patients who are treated with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, we maintain Hb levels between 10 and 11.5 g/dL. So that patient if basically on goal hemoglobin. If that 11 g/dL anemia is symptomatic, you should balance risk and benefits. I would use it in that patient if he were symptomatic and the goal would be to have better quality of life. If not symptomatic, dont

Anemia : Anemia can be the result of low erythropoietin as a result of chronic kidney disease. Kidney disease is considered chronic when the lab findings are consistent for 3 more months. So, it is uncertain if this person's results are a result of chronic kidney disease based on one reading. Anemia can be the result of one or multiple factors, such as micro bleeding, low iron, B12, folate, genetic issue