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Iron supplements
I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails.
How often do I take iron supplements??
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Consult
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First Check for the haemoglobin
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First, we need to check your blood for a complete haemogram, then we can decide whether you need iron tablets and what does to take
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Do a CBC test
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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Consult for proper medications
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Dr. Sridhar Ilager
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Bangalore
Better to get your hemoglobin level checked.. based on that, dose and duration of medicine intake can be calculated
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Dr. Khushboo
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New Delhi
Check by blood report
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