Common Symptoms of Iron Deficiency
Fatigue, weakness, low energy
Shortness of breath on exertion
Pale skin, conjunctiva, nail beds
Brittle nails, hair fall
Headache, dizziness
Palpitations, fast heartbeat
Restless legs syndrome
Irritability, poor concentration
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💊 Treatment (Standard Adult Regimen)
1. Oral Iron Supplement
Tab. Ferrous sulfate / fumarate / ascorbate (100–200 mg elemental iron)
→ 1 tablet twice daily after meals × 3 months
2. Folic Acid
Tab. Folic Acid 5 mg once daily × 3 months (helps in RBC formation).
3.
Vitamin C
Take Lemon/orange juice or Tab. Vitamin C 500 mg OD with iron tablet → enhances absorption.
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🍎 Dietary Advice
Increase: Green leafy vegetables, jaggery, dates, beans, lentils, red meat, eggs, fortified cereals, dry fruits.
Avoid: Tea/coffee within 1 hour of iron intake (reduces absorption).
High-fiber, protein-rich balanced diet + weight management.
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🔍 Investigations & Follow-Up
Baseline: CBC, Serum
Ferritin, TIBC, Hb%
Repeat after 8–12 weeks to check response.
If oral iron not tolerated or Hb very low → may need IV iron therapy (specialist evaluation).
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🩺 Rx Format
Rx
Tab. Ferrous Sulfate (elemental iron 100 mg) – 1 tab BD after meals × 3 months
Tab. Folic Acid 5 mg – 1 tab OD × 3 months
Tab. Vitamin C 500 mg – 1 tab OD with iron
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✅ Summary for patient:
Your iron level is very low, which explains symptoms like tiredness, weakness, and hair fall. Oral iron tablets with folic acid and vitamin C, along with an iron-rich diet, will improve your levels in 2–3 months. Recheck blood tests after 8–12 weeks.
Next Steps
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