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Which abnormal blood value would not be improved by dialysis treatment?

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Decreased hemoglobin would not be alleviated by dialysis. On the contrary, dialysis, since it does destroy some red blood cells during treatment, could exacerbate a condition of anemia. Some other type of treatment would be needed to regulate a person's red blood cell count.
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