Iron Deficiency

2025-08-27 18:58:19
Hey I am 30 years old female My weight is 87 Height 5'3 I get my body checkup done every 6-7 months and recently my iron came very low It was about 25.. suggest me a medicine And please tell me what are the common symptoms that I can feel with this Iron levels? Thank you
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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 --- 💊 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. --- 🍎 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. --- 🔍 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). --- 🩺 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 --- ✅ 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.
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Answered2025-08-30 16:41:55

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1. Tab. Ferrous sulfate (or Fumarate/Ascorbate) 100–200 mg elemental iron – 1 tab twice daily after meals × 3 months. 2. Tab. Folic acid 5 mg – 1 tab daily × 3 months. 3. Vitamin C (Lemon/orange juice) with iron tablets to enhance absorption. 4. Diet advice: Green leafy vegetables, jaggery, dates, beans, lentils, red meat, eggs, fortified cereals. 5. Avoid tea/coffee within 1 hr of iron intake (reduces absorption). 6. Investigations: CBC, Ferritin, TIBC, Hb % (repeat after 8–12 weeks).

Answered2025-08-30 08:10:41

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Gen weakness Lethargy. Lack of sence. HAEM UP CAP OR SYR CAP ONE AT NIGH, SYR 10 ML AFTER DINNER. STOOL COLOR WILL CHANGE  DON'T WORRY.

Answered2025-08-29 12:38:01

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Answered2025-08-28 18:40:34

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Answered2025-08-28 15:09:36

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Answered2025-08-28 15:08:13

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Tab ferrous sulphate 200mg Tab folic acid 500microgram
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Take both the tablets once daily for 3 months.
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Have pomegranate, beetroot. Avoid milk and tea for 2hrs after tablets.

Answered2025-08-28 14:44:39

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Take IRON FOLIC ACID tab from government hospital one time in a day Eat green vegetables
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don't drink tea with iron tab

Answered2025-08-28 14:34:22

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Take proper diet green leafy vegetables Tab fergon daily 1 tablet probably on empty stomach 1 or 2 hours before meals Avoid tea with iron tablet as it will not allow iron absorption

Answered2025-08-28 14:27:31

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Answered2025-08-28 14:25:38

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Answered2025-09-19 15:16:31

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Answered2025-09-13 10:15:41

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Answered2025-08-28 19:23:29

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Answered2025-08-28 14:53:14

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