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Suffering from Iron Deficiency Anemia
I have been suffering from anemia for the past 6–7 years. During this time, I have also experienced typhoid and stomach infections 2–3 times. Despite receiving multiple treatments and following a healthy, iron-rich diet, my hemoglobin level remains consistently low.
Last year, my Hb was 6.8 g/dL, and after treatment, I expected improvement. However, when I recently got my blood work done again, my Hb is still 6.8, with no significant change. Over time, I have also noticed unexplained weight loss and progressive paleness of my skin.
I have had my liver, thyroid, and blood sugar checked — all reports are within normal limits. Yet, I continue to feel weak, and my condition seems to be worsening. Unfortunately, most doctors I have visited simply prescribe strong medications, which are difficult to tolerate, but they have not explained the underlying cause of my anemia.
I am very worried 😢, and I feel that my health is declining despite my efforts.
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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There could be many reasons for weight loss and low Hb. Your previous lab reports along with some more details pertaining to symptoms and medical history will be helpful in getting the correct diagnosis. Kindly visit the nearest general physician for further evaluation.
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Get an stool for occult blood and routine examination done and visit nearest GP.
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Add Jaggery and beet root to your diet.
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needs further evaluation.
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Please get your sonography of the whole abdomen done and consult a General Physician and a Gynaecologist with all the reports.
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Since your a female the primary cause would be heavy bleeding during menses , but given the fact you have suffering the same since 6-7 years , it may or may not be the cause . Primary questions would be , is your platelet and wbc count low or within normal range . And work up would be further decided based on that .
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Cbc with peripheral smear
Retic count
Needs follow up.
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Visit a gastroenterologist and get screened for malabsorption syndromes
Are u a female? Do u lose more blood in menses?
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Please share more details, meds you have taken so far?
I can then definitely help you.
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To rule out thalassemia go for blood test.
Tab Albendazole400 to chewone before breakfast with one glass of water just one .
Haem up syr10 ml after lunch n dinner. Stool color change is normal for two months.
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Needs further evaluation to understand the cause of anemia. Treating the cause is the only solution
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Shreyas Singh
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2 yrs exp
Haldwani
Need more details Kindly contact for further consultation with minimum cost
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It means you have not taken iron supplements.
And b12 supplements.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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