What to do when anemia gets worse in the elderly on dialysis

Elderly dialysis anemia is getting more and more serious need symptomatic treatment, you can take drugs or surgical treatment, the doctor will choose different treatment options according to the condition, it is recommended to timely visit the hospital, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.
1. Lack of hematopoietic raw materials: dialysis patients may lose folic acid, iron and other hematopoietic raw materials in the process of dialysis, which affects the normal hematopoietic function of the body, and then the anemia is getting more and more serious, you can supplement the hematopoietic raw materials required by the body by taking folic acid, iron, and the doctor will use different medicines according to the different conditions, and you should follow the doctor’s instructions for regular use of medicines, and regular rechecks.
2. Hyperparathyroidism: Elderly dialysis patients are often combined with hyperparathyroidism, resulting in increased levels of parathyroid hormone, which may promote bone marrow fibrosis, leading to more and more serious anemia, which can be treated by removing the parathyroid glands.
When the elderly dialysis anemia is getting more and more serious, we should go to the hospital in a timely manner, carry out relevant examinations to clarify the cause of the disease, and comply with the doctor’s instructions to regulate the treatment in a timely manner.