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

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Chronic renal disease can cause anemia due to blood loss, as there may be microbleeds in the gastrointestinal tract or from frequent blood testing for monitoring the disease. Option A is incorrect as chronic renal disease typically causes decreased erythropoietin production. Option B is incorrect as erythrocyte survival is usually decreased in chronic renal disease. Option D is incorrect as iron deficiency anemia is a common cause of anemia in chronic renal disease, not iron production.

Chronic Renal Disease Is a Common Cause of Anemia