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Iron deficiency

2022-02-10 14:35:07
I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, confirmed with biopsy and colonoscopy. Presently I have only one symptom- PR BLEED. Today my blood work came back. Hb is 15 and iron is 57. Should I take oral iron supplements? Please advise
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No need. Better to take medicine for ulcerative colitis,  blood will improve by its own

Answered2022-02-10 16:26:45

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