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Iron absorption
I took new scoril capsule for 3 months as suggested by my doctor but my hemoglobin just increased crom 8.2 to 8.6 and my ferittin is at 8. My haur density has also decreased.
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Your haemoglobin response is inadequate, and hair loss needs evaluation rather than simply continuing the same capsule.
Please confirm the elemental iron dose, adherence and whether it is taken away from tea or coffee; vitamin C can improve absorption.
Repeat CBC, ferritin, iron/TIBC and evaluation for ongoing blood loss are needed, especially with heavy periods or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Book a consultation with me on Practo or visit Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj so I can review your reports and adjust treatment.
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Get the repeat blood tests and book a Practo consultation with me for review; urgent assessment is needed if you have breathlessness, chest pain or fainting.
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Your haemoglobin has barely moved after three months of iron, so it's worth finding out why treatment isn't working as expected.
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Go back to your doctor to check if the iron is being absorbed well or if a different approach is needed.
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Hair thinning can also happen with ongoing iron deficiency, so treating the root cause should help both concerns.
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Ms. Yashasvi Ashok Sonkusale
General Physician
Thane
Hair density decreasing has direct relation to your decreased hemoglobin. Your ferritin stores are very less: if the stores are not filled up , hemoglobin levels will plateau. Get checked for absorption problems via your stomach or gut, because iron absorption remains the same whether it is given in oral form or injection form.
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Consume Vitamin C along with iron tablets. Either in diet or as chewable tablets limcee 500mg.
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Avoid calcium supplements along with iron supplements. Calcium reduces iron absorption. Next best thing will be to check problems with absorption in your gut. Because iron levels did not change since 3 months.
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Dr. Sah Adid Ahmed Khan
General Physician
Kolkata
The low ferritin (8) strongly suggests iron deficiency, which can explain the anemia and reduced hair density. The rise in Hb from 8.2 to 8.6 g/dL after 3 months is less than expected, so the cause and treatment need reassessment.
Book a consultation with me on Practo.
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1. Follow up with the treating doctor or you can consult me and review the iron dose, adherence and absorption.
2. Repeat CBC, ferritin, iron/TIBC or transferrin saturation.
3. Look for the cause of iron deficiency, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, inadequate dietary intake or blood loss from the GI tract.
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Do not increase or change iron supplements on your own. Iron deficiency can cause hair shedding, but hair density usually improves gradually after the underlying deficiency is corrected.
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