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5. Fatigue

The primary cause of fatigue in people with end-stage renal disease is anemia. Anemia is a decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells. The build-up of toxins and impurities in the body due to kidney malfunction can also have a significant impact on energy levels. The body works overtime to prevent the toxins from harming the system, leading to feelings tiredness, weakness, and generally feeling unwell most of the time. Sleep apnea is another condition that people with kidney disease are vulnerable to, which further causes energy levels to dip.

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