It is a hemoprotein of the blood responsible for capturing oxygen and transporting it from the lungs to all the cells of our body, as well as transporting the carbon dioxide from our cells to the lungs that eliminate it. Another important function of hemoglobin is the regulation of blood Ph.
How is a hemoglobin molecule formed?
A hemoglobin molecule is made up of more than 10,000 atoms. Although it is one of the largest in the body, it can only carry a maximum of 8 oxygen atoms in pairs (O2). The hemoglobin molecule has four iron atoms themselves that act like magnets on oxygen, and its four protein chains wrap it tightly until they are claimed by our cells and forces them to release it. It is estimated that a red blood cell contains up to 300 million molecules of hemoglobin.
What can cause hemoglobin to be below normal levels?
A) Kidney diseases such as kidney failure
B) Bleeding
C) Eating disorders
D) Lymphomas
E) Cancer
F) Anemias
G) Pregnancy
H) Cancer
What are the possible symptoms in kidney patients of having low hemoglobin?
A) tiredness
B) pallor
C) Lack of energy for carrying out their daily activities
D) Dizziness or headaches
E) shortness of breath
F) Depression
G) Arrhythmia or accelerated heartbeat
H) Difficulty sleeping.
Are there treatment alternatives for patients with Renal Insufficiency who have low hemoglobin levels?
These types of patients require a comprehensive treatment in which supplements such as iron, vitamin B12, the hormone erythropoietin, and a diet specially designed for this type of patients are supplied.
Using regenerative cell therapy can help stabilize and strengthen the body as well as restore part of the patient's kidney function.
