How to Supplement Iron for Kidney Disease Patients?

Question

A 60-year-old female with kidney dysfunction and anemia symptoms, currently undergoing erythropoietin treatment, inquires about suitable iron supplementation medications.

Answer

For anemia caused by chronic kidney dysfunction, simply using iron supplements may not be sufficient to correct the anemia, and erythropoietin injections are usually necessary. It is recommended to further check the glomerular filtration rate, and if it reaches the indication for renal replacement therapy, consider alternative treatments. The root cause of anemia lies in kidney disease, so the focus of treatment should be on improving kidney function.