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Hi my daughter is 12 year old and is very anaemic since her birth. Because of her anemia she is always very tired and not very active in her day to day activity. Kindly suggest some iron supplement for her which is best for treating anaemia especially in girls of growing age?

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A diet plan for anemic needs to include a healthful balance of iron rich food like green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, fish, lean meat, fortified breakfast cereals. Take vitamin c rich food wh ...  Read More

Which is the best supplements for iron deficiency anemia in adult female?hb 10 ferritin 36 , 30 y/o female. Bmi 37

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Take Tablet Livogen one tablet at bedtime for 6 weeks ...  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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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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What could cause a high RBC count? Last year I was diagnosed with anemia with Hb 11.1. Since then I'm on iron tablets. Does iron supplementation cause high RBC count?

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HELLO, 11.1 GM% NOT ANEMIA ONLY DIET IMPROVEMENT CAN CORRECT. ONE YEAR ON IRON SUPPLEMENT UNBELIEVABLE. THREE MONTHS IS SUFFICIENT. STOP IRON RBC WILL BE NORMAL. OK. ...  Read More

Iam having iron deficiency anemia since 7 months I am taking Ayurvedic supplements but still not cured I get panic attacks sometimes What is the solution please guide

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My daughter who is 14 was showing signs of weakness, irritation and has an irregular menstrual cycle. Just yesterday she was diagnosed with anemia. Along with iron supplements and a few immunity-building tonics, we were advised to improve her diet as well. Can someone tell me in detail that what is the best diet for iron deficiency anemia?

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a diet can have liver, red meat, legumes, jaggery, pumpkin seeds, spinach, shellfish like crabs oysters.. ...  Read More

I am a 22 year old female and I was looking pale and unhealthy for the past 3 months. My unlikely tiredness and fatigue made me go to the doctor for medical advice and I was told that I was anemic. I have been taking iron supplements and things are getting a little better. But, I want to know if there is any treatment for iron deficiency anemia at

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Once corrected u do not have to take supplements then.It takes an average 2-3 months.Later on you can maintain the levels by consuming iron rich foods. ...  Read More

I am 23 years old and I have been looking pale and white than usual for the past couple of months. I have a healthy lifestyle and I eat healthy. It seems to me like I have anemia. I grow to look paler by the day and this is freaking me out. What can cause iron deficiency anemia? What are the supplements I can take to get rid of the problem?

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Hello dear patient if you are having pale skin then it can be due to anemia, other diagnosis can be jaundice or liver disease. Regarding anemia it can be nutritional or blood loss, sometimes due to he ...  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

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%, Ferritin 7.8, RDW 17.1%, 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 s

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first you go to the hematologist for further investigation like the thyroid and peripheral smear of blood take vita d supplement and vitamin b 12 supplement ...  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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It is fine to take 29 mg of iron byglycinate tablet every alternative day or more is required to correct long term iron deficiency anemia ( I have sensitive stomach too hench the byglycinate form )

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Only tablet is not going to help proper diet and proper absorption of nutrients matters ...  Read More

My ferritin is 11.8 and hemoglobin is 12.2 Do I need to take supplements for low ferritin Please help my cbc report is all normal

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Serum ferritin level below 12 ng/ml is considered low . But iron deficiency is very common in Indian female , especially in reproductive age . It is better to take iron supplements. ...  Read More

How much ml of Calcimax-P syrup and Tonoferon drops can be given to 11 month old boy baby whose teething has not started yet? (If given with vitamin D3 800IU and without giving vitamin D3 800IU, what is the dosage for the above supplements) Note: weight of baby -8.5kg

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My answer for this is it really necessary for you to give. Neither calcium nor iron supplements will help your child in teething. Its a natural process which would take its time ...  Read More

Hi , Pls suggest any good tasting Iron supplements which can be given to my 2.3 year old daughter. She is very picky and doesn't take liquid syrub. Whenever I give her she pukes as its quite strong. I am looking for some recommendation for any good gummies or in chocolate form so that she can consume it. She is 9.2 kgs currently and her appetite is

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I have iron deficiency.please suggest required supplements and please find the attached reports.

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Any supplement needed for iron i have seen physician they don't give any supplement is it required to take supplements my b12 also -220

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your b12 and iton level are at lower normal range you can take iron and b12 supplements ...  Read More

I recently got a blood test done and my iron levels are at 59, total binding capacity 388, Hemoglobin is 12 and generally I feel bit tired by the evening and don't feel like working .Appetite has reduced over the last few months and am having hairfall. Do all these symptoms indicate an iron deficiency and need of supplements? My B12 is also on the

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Thank you for asking the question mam! I can understand the situation very well. Tiredness could be due to anemia or low iron as well so many other causes. As I can see, your iron profile is normal b ...  Read More

I want to take iron supplement for my iron deficiency bit I am confused should I buy the lupheme iron tablets which are costly or Ihem tablets which are half the price but have the same composition. Please guide me about this

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You can take any ! Nothing to do with price or brand ...  Read More

Hi.. I am.46 years old female Due to low iron levels and ferritin levels (haemoglobin 10) and vitamin b12 I have been prescribed oroferxt syrup (15 ml) for 45 days and becausules capsules / Polybion syrup for 6 weeks But I have also been told by some that these supplements are best avoided Should I take these or avoid Thanks

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Hello, Your body is showing severe nutritional deficiency. Kindly contact for a consultation through practo app ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

I have haemoglobin of 10.4. How long should I continue Iron supplements of 100mg. I am a vegetarian, when should I stop supplements and consume via diet?

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Good morning, Kindly check your B12 levels. Consume iron rich food and vitamin C rich diet. Contact personally through practo app ...  Read More

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

I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm still breastfeeding. Post delivery I was still taking my prenatal vitamins, calcium and vitamin d supplements. I got my blood test done recently and my vitamin b12 levels were really high so I stopped taking the prenatal vitamins and calcium (shelcal xt). My iron and calcium levels were also ok in the report. I wan

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Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

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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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Hi I would like to know on behalf of my wife that , it has been 6 months since delivery and my baby is now in the 7th month. During pregnancy, I was advised to take iron and calcium supplements. Could you please guide me if I should continue with them now, or if any other supplements are needed during.

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My Doctor has prescribed iron supplement from 9th month for my baby.. Tasiron 1 ml other than that she only takes 1 ml D3.. Her birth weight was 2.3kg and her current weight is 7.7kg.. The thing is after taking iron drops she poops a lot not loose motion but she poops 4 to 5 times a day.. what should we do and also she becomes hyper active after ir

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You can try other brands like feronia xt/fez xt. Tge things you mentioned is the side effect of iron supplementation. No need to worry. ...  Read More

What is aplastic anemia. how we can cure mild aplastic anemia.. is it serious.please tell in detail.

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Hlo ma'am Need more details history so if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me on procto or for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two fi ...  Read More

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