Low iron content in blood

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Asked for Female, 47 Years

Hi My mom has low iron content, she feels fatigue and weakness. Joint pain and indigestion. Physician has prescribed iron tablets for 2 months based on the various lab test. She doesn't have diabetes and thalassemia. What could you be other things she needs to take care of and how to increase iron content. Thanks!

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Dr. Amarpreet Singh Riar General Physician 9 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amarpreet Singh Riar

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some injections can be given to immediately improve the iron . also she needs to be dewormed

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private consult with me for detailed treatment protocol with medicines

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