Chronic renal disease is a common cause of anemia. Which of the following is one of the possible causes of anemia in chronic renal disease?

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Anemia in chronic renal disease is often caused by blood loss due to gastrointestinal bleeding or frequent blood sampling for laboratory tests. While erythropoietin production may be decreased in chronic renal disease leading to anemia, it is not increased. Similarly, erythrocyte survival may be decreased in chronic renal disease, but not increased. Iron production is not a cause of anemia in chronic renal disease.

Chronic Renal Disease Is a Common Cause of Anemia