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Low iron content in blood

2017-03-05 14:38:13
Hi My mom has low iron content, she feels fatigue and weakness. Joint pain and indigestion. Physician has prescribed iron tablets for 2 months based on the various lab test. She doesn't have diabetes and thalassemia. What could you be other things she needs to take care of and how to increase iron content. Thanks!
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some injections can be given to immediately improve the iron . also she needs to be dewormed
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private consult with me for detailed treatment protocol with medicines

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