Anemia in chronic renal failure (CRF) is due to -
<p>Erythropoietic activity in the body is regulated by erythropoietin.The principle site of production of erythropoietin is the kidney .Decreased production of erythropoietin by diseased kidney in chronic renal failure results in decline in erythropoiesis & anemia.</p><p>Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 655.</p>
Decreased erythropoietin production
Iron deficiency
Hypoplastic bone marrow
Decreased Vit - B12
Haematology