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Iron deficency anemia recovery time after starting iron pills fefol daily 1 and in how many days hemoglobin rise

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After one month of treatment with Haematánics about 1gm haemoglobin may rise. ...  Read More

M suffering from iron deficiency anemia...pls suggest Homeopathic Medicine to increase iron level in body...

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Body system is not like 2+2= 4.There are so many points to consider to find the iron deficiency. So I suggest to take private consultation. ...  Read More

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Can iron deficiency anemia show up as Normocytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear ? I have this anemia and my dr has prescribed iron pills. Isn't microcytosis the key feature of IDA ? Can normocytic hypochromic anemia be due to iron deficiency ?

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Yes ...  Read More

Can iron deficiency anemia cause body swaying? What are the other symptoms it can cause? Please reply.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

If anyone has iron deficiency or anemia does their hair feels rough pointed and stiff from roots?? ?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have recently been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. i am not able to tolerate iron supplements very well. can i take a dosage of 30mg iron and for how long should i take it? my current hemoglobin level is 10.5

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Recently I have done the blood test for my son and found hemoglobin was 8gm, Doctor suggested the iron drop(tonofoton) After that I have little but research on internet and i found that there are two methods to address the iron deficiency anemia. Collodial iron and ferrous ascorbate. Ferrous ascorbate is not effective Can you please suggest, how t

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Dear parents, It's very difficult to address a student of google baba. As you have not mentioned the age of son follow; If below 30 weeks. According to me stop milk from 8amto8pm and give semisoli ...  Read More

I have iron deficency anemia and I take iron supplements,but for some reason the next day I start vomiting or having diarrhea and stomach ache for the whole day and I have tried different types of iron supplements but the result is the same,what should I do so I could get my iron levels up without having these symptoms?

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Iron is known to constipate rather than cause diarrhea . ...  Read More

If i have anemia should i take iron supplements separately or should i take multivitamin tablets which contains iron, zinc folic, acid, vitamin minerals.. Both are same ???

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Need detailed history and evaluation ...  Read More

Is IV maltacor injection with 50 mg iron good for iron deficiency anemia and dose for hb 10 and low iron also I have attached the report and I'm worried about iron overload and what dose to take to prevent overload

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I understand that you may be feeling concerned, but please rest assured that I am here to help. Based on your medical history, I will prescribe the best possible medication for you. Additionally, you ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, RDW 17.1%, Ferritin- 7.8, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required

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How do I bring the ferritinin leveles back to normal? Ferritinin - 21 All other things like Hem, Serum Iron, TSA, TIBC, CBC, etc are normal. Also, last quarter it was around 27 it decreased massively.

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It could be due to lack of nutrition in diet Please connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

Iron deficiency anemia symptoms: paleness, weakness, (ghabrahat) agitation, low energy, cold feet hands, cold heart sometimes, slow heartbeat, lab report: tibc(total iron binding capacity) is 525, serum iron is 111, hb is 13, questions: what should i take and for how much long? please text me dose, duration, and medicines for this condition, thank

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My friend got her iron profile checked, it says Iron 18.8 L, UIBC 8602.1 H, TIBC 8602.9 H, TSI 0.2 L, HGB 9.9, what should we do?

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UIBC of 8602.1?? Are you sure that you have mentioned the correct value!? Share the printed report. ...  Read More

Hb 6.8 Since 1 Year, No Improvement Female (unmarried) | Age 25, weight: 38 kg, height: 5.3. I’ve been suffering from anemia for 6–7 years. My hemoglobin remains at 6.8 g/dL despite multiple treatments and a healthy diet. Had typhoid/stomach infections 2–3 times. Constant fatigue, weakness, pale skin, weight loss. White hair and

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For a HB of 6.8 , IV therapy is advised. If you get constant stomach issues, I suggest you to deworm once in 6 months , as worms are the common causes for chronic anemia ...  Read More

I have been suffering from anemia for the past 6–7 years. During this time, I have also experienced typhoid and stomach infections 2–3 times. Despite receiving multiple treatments and following a healthy, iron-rich diet, my hemoglobin level remains consistently low. Last year, my Hb was 6.8 g/dL, and after treatment, I expected improvem

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I got full body test done, as I was facing extreme fatigue, laziness, weakness and numbness in head. I am on thyroid medication (12.5 mcg) and my thyroids level are in control. In report I have been diagnosed with iron serum 25, ferritin 6, CRP 1.8, Saturation 6% TIBC 419.4, haemoglobin 11. And Vitamin D - 16 B12 within range. So issue is some doc

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

Can Anemia cause mild chest pain ? I get mild chest pain ..is it normal,.?? Will it subsidies with medicine

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Severe anemia can sometimes lead to chest pain, but that doesn’t mean your pain is definitely because of it. Chest pain can happen for many different reasons. To find out the exact cause, a prop ...  Read More

I do have iron deficiency as my iron levels are 13ug/dl.could you please suggest syrup or medicine for these and iron rich foods what I need to take please mention

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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment ...  Read More

I am iron deficient and had a very heavy period around 24th Mar. I got tested for anemia around 3rd apr and got a normal report. However I did develop anemia recently in the month of Feb. Am I at any risk of developing anemia again later on in a couple of weeks.?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Is there any iron medicine that don't cause constipation...I'm daily constipated and that's why I have piles problem...and iron tab make me more constipated...but due to anemia I need iron tab..

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What is the best Iron syrup for my baby if suffering from anemia...kindly mention its dose...and also mention whether to B taken before or after meal

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Syrup. Softeron gold. 5ml. Once daily. Before food. Use for 3 months ...  Read More

I have severe period cramps and bleeding on a regular basis. I am suffering from combined deficiency anemia (iron plus b 12) currently. For treatment I am undergoing iron infusion and injections of b12 as prescribed by the doctor. Also taking a multivitamin Meganeuron OD plus once a day.I am due to have my periods in a few days. Is it safe for me t

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I have done cbc n iron profile My hb is 8.3 Iron 16 Ferritin 5 I started taking levogen tablets And eating mutton liver greens n beet root pomegranates etc Is it okay to continue with this or any urgency for iron sucrose injections Please suggest me what action to take thank you so much

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Can continue same No urgency ...  Read More

Mild anemia, which could result in symptoms like weakness & cough. Feel like fever. Shivering and joint pain

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Please consult with a doctor for these symptoms. If you do a blood test for hemoglobin and it’s low, then share the values to recommend dietary changes. ...  Read More

Recently i took blood smear test i have been disgnosed witj mild dimorphic anemia is it curable or is it serious condition my ferritin is 19 before it was 5 i took iron pills it came to 19 during this test my vitamin b12 is 236 before i took vitamin b12 tablets also it came normal while taking this test my vitamin b12 is normal amd iron is 19 while

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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

In case of chronic iron deficiency anemia patient is given IV iron and it responds well but the profile gets back to low because of not correcting overall iron stores in body does this cause cardiac problems suddenly or does it take some more time say like years and patient is asymptomatic normal bp and heart rate just fatigue and I hv attached lat

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi my mother is having iron deficiency and her hb is 7.23 and iron stores are 13 only and I have also attached reports of CBC and iron profile and I have had physicians giving IV iron coz she is not compliant to oral tablets also her wt is 80 and as per I know the formula as a medical student for correcting iron her score for dose is 2.4 ×(tar

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Is it okay that my doctor prescribed iron dextran to correct my iron deficiency anemia due to dietary cause? Or other options available like total iron storage are low and vegetarian diet no meat and rest all causes were excluded with testes so please let me know

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Hi; Yes, you can take iron dextran as prescribed by your doctor. When you try to take through diet, it takes a lot of time for the iron to get absorbed into blood. Hence we prefer injection ...  Read More

My mother have chronic iron deficiency anemia for which she is taking IV dextran and it is getting corrected and also after a CBC I found that platelets are high mildly upto 5 lakhs but mean platelet count is normal I will attach a image of report as well and I want to know if she has reactionary thrombocytosis and the reason her feet only calf par

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Have you checked for Deep vein thrombosis ? ...  Read More

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