Cancers, another cause of anemia, can also be treated sensibly. Make sure your doctor refers you to an oncologist who is experienced with the treatment of HIV-positive people. Anemia-causing medications can often be changed, so ask your doctor if other medications can be substituted if drugs are causing your fatigue. AZT commonly causes anemia, but treatment alternatives and drug therapy to manage the anemia exist. Ganciclovir-induced anemia can often be managed by medications that stimulate the bone marrow to produce blood cells.
Vitamin deficiencies are perhaps the easiest cause of anemia to treat.
These are managed with dietary supplements. Folic acids is available as a tablet, and B-12 can be taken either orally or sometimes an injection is required. A specific hormonal insufficiency can also be a cause of anemia. Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates red blood cell production. A simple blood test measures this hormone.