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Iron deficiency anaemia

2023-04-10 20:36:27
I have hb around 10 and ferritin<8 and I have transfer saturation % low .what medicines u need to use?is it serious
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Take orofere xt 0-0-1 for 1 month

Answered2023-04-10 20:46:39

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Orofer XT once daily for 4 weeks.

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Not serious but you need iron supplements.also need to find out why you are deficient-diet/disease.
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please consult for an evaluation

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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2 ways to get it into better :- Dietary modification :- Take diet rich in iron like spinach , jaggery , bajra , ragi , green leafy vegetables, meat etc. Medicine:- Tab. Orifer XT plus -- 1tab -OD at bed time Alongwith it plz dunno take / consume things which hinders iron intake

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