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2019-11-08 09:03:57
Hello doctor, I have been anemic for a long time. Could you please tell me how to know which type of anemia I have , is there any specific tests to know which type I have?? I have low heamoglobin levels, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue, episodes of dizziness.
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Do peripheral smear test first and CBC test

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Take balanced diet. Take peanut, jaggery. In diet include meat, egg, fish, milk, green leafy vegetables. At lab do Hb,CBC, PS for opinion. For Prescription consult online with history.

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The symptoms you have mentioned suggest of Anemia in general, but to know which type of Anemia, you need to do some blood tests, correlating with physical examination. You are a young woman, Having Anemia from a long time needs evaluation as early as possible. Kindly consult a physician at your place for further work-up.

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