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Rspectd doctors I have high frettein levels and nearly 8000 iron in my body where as the normal iron level is150-300 per person I use tablets which decrease iron but I want to remove the iron from my body as soon as possible if not my spleen will bulge and I can die its very urgent pls rply me iam a thalessemia major .

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Since you have thalassemia you must be receiving frequent blood transfusions. You must be on iron chelation medicines to reduce your body iron levels. Please consult your doctor to optimize the dose o ...  Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

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

My mother has been taking iron supplements from last 20 days Also she has been consuming all iron rich food .still her iron level is below 6.What can i do to normalize her iron level?

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Please connect directly for the same. Thanks ...  Read More

I had deficiency of iron and doctor recommended me iron infusion.now im feeling fever from past 2 days, vomitiing.Please help

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These are the side effects .you can take paracetamol for the fever and vomikind for the vomiting. If it does not subside see your doctor again for further advise. ...  Read More

How to cut down iron levels in blood? My iron serum 247 Normal is considered within 50-170. What food to avoid and what needs to be done?

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Noting to wry it should be nrml ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am a mother of 4 month baby, during my 3rd month of pragnancy when I started iron tablets it caused allergy to my skin with red rashes and itching, then my dr. changed brand of iron tablet and after changing brand that medicine suites me. From pragnancy to brest feeding I am taking same iron tablet but now again I am feeling same aller

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Yes dear. Iron tablet Ideally should be taken by lactating mothers. U can consult your GYNAECOLOGIST earliest as he/she is aware of the brand u were allergic to! So according he/She can help you out f ...  Read More

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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Check by blood report ...  Read More

My sister have 8.5 HB and doctor recommended to take iron medicine. I just want to know best medicine of iron? And how to increase HB and iron level in body.

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There are salts available on prescription, please consult privately ...  Read More

Could you please tell me which injection I take to correct my iron deficiency in body. My bones is painful very much.

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Can you send your report showing iron deficieny anemia? And for bone pain get serum calcium and vitamin d3 levels ...  Read More

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

Hi doctor my Hemoglobin is low (10.4) and I am feeling very tired and dizzy while sitting I feel good but while standing and walking I feel low energy and eyes feel lighter . Can I start taking iron tablets 65mg for this? Please advise on the dosage. Thank you."

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Hemoglobin 10.4 is fine.u can take uron rich foods instead.regarding dizziness kindly have ir bp checked and visit a clinician before assuming.mostky this hemoglobin wil not cause such symptoms. ...  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

My daughter has borderline ferritin, so the pediatrician prescribed an iron syrup. Since starting it, her teeth have developed black stains. What can I do to prevent or reduce the staining?

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Hai Avoid clenching of teeth to the spoon of syrup It will improve while brushing teeth and donot stop iron syrup Darkening of teeth is temporary ...  Read More

Pediatrician has prescribed iron syrup for my daughter because she has borderline ferritin levels. But after taking the iron syrup, her teeth are becoming black/stained. What should I do? How can I avoid these black stains?

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Hello Basically these stains caused by iron supplements are harmless. Only if you don't want the teeth look this way,you can visit a dentist and get her scaling done. Iron supplements for her ferritin ...  Read More

My Vit D is low and I always feel tired and exhausted. I get heavy periods and extreme cramps. I also suffer from body pain and low stamina.What supplements should I take?

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Syp. Arachitol Nano 60k … once weekly for 8 weeks ( TOTAL 8 doses ONLY ) Tab. Softeron Gold … OD … For 2 months ( To take 2 hours post breakfast ) ...  Read More

I have been prescribed heme iron polypeptide tablets by doctor due to low ferritin levels because non heme iron like ferrous sulphate,fumarate etc dont suit me and i get upset stomach. Is HIP a good substitute and i ahould take it?

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Heme iron polypeptide (HIP) is a good alternative in patients who cannot tolerate conventional iron (ferrous sulfate/fumarate). Advantages: - Better tolerated (less gastritis, nausea) - Good absorptio ...  Read More

Insomnia unable to sleep even after melatonin fir a week and iron deficiency anaemia acc to labs thyroid normal Elevated tlc also.

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My ayurvedic doctor suggest Vidangadi lauh then still pain then he prescribed punarnavadi mandoor. But it cause slight constipation. Which iron tablet should i take.

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both medicine are good for weakness but which disease you are suffering from? ...  Read More

I want to take iron supplement for my iron deficiency bit I am confused should I buy the lupheme iron tablets which are costly or Ihem tablets which are half the price but have the same composition. Please guide me about this

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You can take any ! Nothing to do with price or brand ...  Read More

I got my blood reports and found I have iron, vitamin D and B12 deficiency. Are there any good supplements I can take along with any specific food to maintain the level of iron, vitamin D and B12 in my body.

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calcium taken along with vitamin d supplements in the afternoon & vitamin c taken along with iron supplements in the morning because it’ll help with better absorption of the deficient mineral ...  Read More

Is it necessary to give iron drops to a six month old baby? If yes please suggest a name of iron drops

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As a routine supplementation, we need not give iron drops ...  Read More

We have been giving iron syrup every alternative day to my 3.5 years kid due to low hemoglobin levels. At the same time can we start to give Zinc syrup everyday as my child is hitting with infections frequently and also doctor suggested long back but we have not used ... however, please let us know can we use Zinc syrup everyday along with iron syr

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For immunity booster you can use Laktrum powder. It's very helpful ...  Read More

My haemoglobin is 9.7 and Iron is 20 % transferrin saturation is 5 TIBC is 377 What can I do? Kindly help

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This looks like Iron deficiency Anemia. Iron supplements needed -Orofer Xt for 3 months Further evaluation kindly consult ...  Read More

Already diagnosed with mild antral gastritis post endoscopy and doctor has prescribed esomaprazole, ibset and Mebeverine hydrochloride tablets for one month. Since iron is low doctor has prescribed orofer xt but I heard it worsens gastritis. Already having stomach issues. Please suggest gentle iron supplement which can be well tolerated

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You need to gap between these drugs to better absorption. Take iron supplements after food for better absorption. ...  Read More

My kid aged 3.5 years is having hemoglobin level of 7.9. Doctor recommended iron syrup for the same however my kid is not cooperating to have the same even we have tried many times as she is not cooperating and vomiting. Is there any alternative fruit flavoured syurp or gummies available to treat the same. Thank you

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Hello my doctor prescribed me livogen z tablet due to low ferritin and hb level...my hb is 12 and my ferritin is 40..serum iron-80, transferrin saturation -20,TIBC-380 and UIBC-290..shall I take livogen adult tonic instead of livogen z tablet.. because it upset my stomach alot..my friend who suggested this..I want to know m whether the syrup help f

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Yes , you can use livogen adult iron tonic for the same ,instead of the tablet And it is tolerated a bit better than iron tablets in the gut . However u need to use for longer duration than the table ...  Read More

Hi.. I am.46 years old female Due to low iron levels and ferritin levels (haemoglobin 10) and vitamin b12 I have been prescribed oroferxt syrup (15 ml) for 45 days and becausules capsules / Polybion syrup for 6 weeks But I have also been told by some that these supplements are best avoided Should I take these or avoid Thanks

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Hello, Your body is showing severe nutritional deficiency. Kindly contact for a consultation through practo app ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

As per my latest blood test reports my Serum Iron is 48 , this is the first time i have got these low levels. I have B12 & D3 deficiency as well, for that i do take medicines - Neurobion Forte & Uprise D3. Can you please prescribe a medicine for iron deficiency.My Hb is 14 and it has always been at the same levels. Otherwise there is no health issu

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You need to complete these deficiencies asap.its causing severe symptoms like weakness,neuropathy, bachache etc. You need to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation. ...  Read More

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