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I just want to know cant i drink my iron tablet at night time it is Chelafer iron tablets

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Which iron tablet is easy on stomach? Wanted to know which type of iron doesnt hurt the stomach. Thanks

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Iron comes in different preparations. But in INCREASED dosage most cause constipation. To prescribe any medicine a detailed evaluation is needed. Please discuss your history in details. ...  Read More

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My wife is 6 month pregnant and her hemoglobin level is 8 ...my doctor recommended her faa 20 tablet (iron tablet)for iron deficiency .. but after taking this she feel nouseas. Please recommend some other iron tablet which are more suitable for her to digest .

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My doctor didn't not priscribe me iron tablets just prescribed me Folic acid in 13weeks, Is that mandatory to take iron tablets, I am not getting proper sleep in nights sometimes, is that cause of iron deficiency ?

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Sleeplessness is due to Pregnancy itself. Iron tablet s can be started after 12 weeks. Check with basic hb. If it's above 14 or 15, you can delay taking it ...  Read More

Please suggest an iron tablet or a multivitamin which contains iron .

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Gud morning can u pls connect directly through practo app. ...  Read More

I've just started iron tablets. Is diarrhoea a side affect? If so how long does it last usually?

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Usually iron tablets result in constipation. See your GP, May be your diarrhea is infective in nature ...  Read More

Can I take iron tablets in the afternoon after lunch. My doctor advised me to take after dinner. my ferritin level is 35

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Its fine.you can ...  Read More

My iron level was 42 in my last blood test ( 40 days ) back. can i take orrafest xt for iron deficiency , it was prescribed by doctor that time. i have consumed one tablet today. is there any risk ?

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You can take. No risk. Still if u have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six ...  Read More

I am 7 months pregnant.i am taking iron tablet and ecosprin 75 at night everyday.i want to know is it safe to take iron and calcium together??

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No if you will take at a time no absorption of any medicine so iron tablet in night after dinner and calcium after lunch.For absorption of iron protein and vitamin c is needed. ...  Read More

I'm 4 month pregnant. My doctor is in vacation so I need to start iron tablet. It's Been quite a late but I've to start Iron & calcium tablet.Which brand should I use?

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I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ...  Read More

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

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

One of doctor prescribed me erectus tablet but it is not available anywhere. Any substitute ?

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23 weeks pregnant..Have been prescribed iron tablet named livogen and magnesium tablet named mgd3 after dinner at night time...Can we take these two tablets together or should there be any gap interval maintained between the two tablets?

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Give it a gap span of atleast 2 hrs ...  Read More

I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Good afternoon it's due to nutritional deficiencies. Pls connect directly through practo app. ...  Read More

Levels of B12 is 105 Haemoglobin 7 Iron is 7 Esr is 85 Ferritin is 2 I have consulted doctor he gave b12 and iron injections How can it be balanced again I have severe hair loss and feeling nervous

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Deficiency huge. Go for treatment by doctor. Manage by healthy diet n some medicine. ...  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 Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion. Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?

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No iron infusion is not required at 9.7 Iron infusion does not cause pigmentation You first need to rule out thalassemia ...  Read More

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

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I have iron,vitamin b12 and vitamin d deficiency.please find attached medical reports and please suggest medicines for that

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Doctors pls let me know if OROFER XT can be taken for low iron - 37.2 ug/dl. For how many months ?

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

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

My son is 3yrs 5months, he is anemic due to iron deficiency. I have started giving him Amla, beetroot and carrot juice 100ml every morning on an empty stomach. Will it help with no side effects.. apart from this I also give him chicken or mutton liver weekly twice. Please advise about this juice I am not sure of making this a daily routine.

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Hello I took a nutritional blood test for numbness in my legs and hands.. My hb -14 But Iron serum -101 TIBC-369 UIBC-268 Transferrin saturation -27 Ferritin -19 B12-304 Folic acid -5.65 Calcium -9.2 Vitamin d-34 Should I need to take iron and b12 supplement??

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My son has iron deficiency so I have started giving him 100 ml of Amla beetroot carrot juice everyday in the morning mostly empty stomach will it help or does this have any side effects

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Greetings Amla, beetroot, and carrot juice provides iron and vitamin C, which enhances absorption and can support hemoglobin levels. However, while nutrient-rich, this juice may not provide sufficien ...  Read More

My front teeth have developed black stains due to iron deposits. Even after getting cleaning or scaling done, the stains come back again within one or two months. Is there any alternative way to remove these stains without regular scaling? I would like to know if there are any painless options, laser treatments, orcomposte bonding other modern tech

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Hi This type of black staining due to iron deposits is quite common.Even after cleaning, it can come back because the root cause is still present. Tooth Scaling is the best and safest way to remove i ...  Read More

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