What is the primary mechanism responsible for anemia in patients with renal failure?

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4 Jun 2018
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Anemia in renal failure primarily arises because the kidneys fail to produce adequate amounts of erythropoietin, a chemical that stimulates red blood cell production. This leads to decreased synthesis of red blood cells, causing anemia.

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