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Is cremaffin plus antacid? Does it reduce the iron absorption in body? I have been using it daily ? ..

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Kindly discuss for your concern. Need to evaluate further ... Read More

I want to know if the usage of anatcid (sompraz L & cremaffin plus) obstructs the iron absorption in our body. i use them regularly.

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How much iron is typically absorbed in the body when taking a supplement of Ferrous Ascorbate equivalent to elemental Iron of 100mg ?

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Amount varies as per conditions depending upon numerous factors ... Read More

I ve been suffering from poor digestion since few years and my hair is becoming very much dry & i got hair fall too . i started balding too

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According to Ayurveda,you should take pachak churn like Hingvashtak with lemon juice. Watch you bowel habbits and lifestyle also and stress level ,it directly affects digestion. ... Read More

I m having low s. Ferritin of 4% and hb is 9.6 . I consulted to gastroenterologist as I m having dull stomach pain and generalised weakness, leg pain so after iron profile he prescribed me iron supp. Before supplement my hb was 10.7 but after supp. It is 9.6 and not going up. Was getting frequent stomach infection and UTI after getting typhoid Or e

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Try injectable iron Search for cause of occult blood loss ... Read More

Their is a high intake of iron level in my body so want to know what can I eat to reduce it.

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Hello I understand your concern Since I am a clinical dietician I will customize therapeutic diet to decrease iron absorption Please contact me directly Or ask me at dramisha.com Warm regards Dr A ... Read More

Every day at work I use 99% isopropryl alcohol and it gets on my hands in large amounts. Before I started working there I never had stomach problems, but now I am nauseated almost every day for a good period of time, I have diarrhea usually once daily and I get bad abdominal cramps and bad discomfort. Could the alcohol be causing my problems? I hav

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What can I do about hair fall?can I recover my hair back? Caused due to iron deficiency. Is there any good medicines in market especially for this?

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There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutr ... Read More

When iron drops are started from 2nd half month babies does it cause constipation in babies...............

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Greetings yes it can cause ... Read More

Doctor told me that I got fungal infection due to poor immunity in my body i just wanted to ask what are the ways of improving immunity and insomnia as my insomnia is being getting a serious issue as time passes

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Homoeopathy is ideal for all ages for most of ailments acting a better substitute for antibiotics, anti allergic & other kinds of medicine. Homoeopathy acts as a best source of medicine to boost ... Read More

Can I take cremaffin plus twice a day when I'm taking iron medicine...or it can interfere with iron absorption?

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Connect ... Read More

I have been on ppi for a long time for GERD, IBS C and functional dyspepsia. My friend told me that PPI use causes problems in calcium absorption. Please help me with what I should take for maintaining calcium in my body along with PPI use .

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Better don't take continously for prolong.. ... Read More

Got this burn today morning from a hot iron. I caused a little pain in the beginning and then stopped hurting.. when I came back to school and saw this burn which had now turned black, i googled and found out it's of the 3rd degree. I wanted to ask if this will heal back on its own in a few days or does it require medical care. A hospital is not cl

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

How this iron injection to be injected in to body. What is the price for injection?. How many times this injection to be taken? Where this can be done?.

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hello first of all you need to consult properly for whom you ask. because doses and requirements may very from age. ... Read More

I'm feeling dizzy and tired all the day and I have redness and burning sensation on front portion of tongue ,and from past two days iam feeling little discomfort while passing urine. Can low level of iron cause kidney problems??

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Due to kidney failure there can be anemia ... Read More

Does iron interfere with calcium absorption ? If it's true then how Long should I maintain a gap between iron and calcium ?

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Hello, Yes it is true. You should have already 2 hours gaps between them. Consult me online for the detailed diet chart ... Read More

Hello, My name is Rohit. I have been having stomach pain and indigestion on and off for many years. On a doctor's consultation, I also found out that I have poor nutrient absorption. Before I take any advanced treatment, I would like to improve my microbiome by taking probiotics. Hence kindly recommend a probiotic treatment that improves nutrient

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Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ... Read More

I am 23 years old and I have been looking pale and white than usual for the past couple of months. I have a healthy lifestyle and I eat healthy. It seems to me like I have anemia. I grow to look paler by the day and this is freaking me out. What can cause iron deficiency anemia? What are the supplements I can take to get rid of the problem?

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Hello dear patient if you are having pale skin then it can be due to anemia, other diagnosis can be jaundice or liver disease. Regarding anemia it can be nutritional or blood loss, sometimes due to he ... Read More

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