3. Anemia
When your kidneys stop producing EPO, this can result in a condition called anemia. Anemia is simply a condition where there aren’t enough red blood cells in the body, normally alongside a lack of iron.
Anemia has a number of different symptoms. For instance, you might appear pale and especially in parts of the body that are usually very red or pink – such as the fleshy area underneath the lower eyelid, or the skin underneath the nails.