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Short of breath
I am feeling short of breath and light tightness in right side under arm area. I felt this 5 months back. I was dignosed with low iron level. Is is again due to the same reason. I took orfer xt for 2 mnths. How much time it takes to cure? However I have continued the iron tablets again.
How much time will it take the symptom to go?
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Check hemoglobin levels again to see if hemoglobin is normal or not. Iron tablets usually need to be taken for 3 months
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
May be due to same issue again.
Please mention is there any other complaints of loose motions / loss of appetite/ heavy periods ??
Continue Iron capsules at least for 3 months
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adv CBC, ESR n Stool exam routine
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Drink plenty of fluids, keep bowels clear
add more of Spinach,Dates, Milk , Soya products
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Take adequate diet and plenty of water. Do free and exercise every day. Take green vegetables and fruits, milk, soybeans.
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continue any iron tablet
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Do a Hb test
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Dr. S. Subhashini
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Have iron rich foods like spinach, dates, curry leaves,Mutton liver, Beetroot, etc. Have food at people time, Drink more water, fresh juices and Stay hydrated.
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Repeat Haemoglobin levels and accordingly continue the iron supplements
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