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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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Dr. J. V. Srujan General Physician | Visakhapatnam

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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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Dr. Dharam Kamaliya General Practitioner | Amreli

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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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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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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Ms. Itu Chhabra Dietitian/Nutritionist | Noida

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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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Dr. Manju Lihala General Physician | Bangalore

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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Dr. Jeevan Kumar General Medicine | Karimnagar

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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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Dr. Jay Desai Obstetrics & Gynecology | Pathanamthitta

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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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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

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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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Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

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

After breastfeeding my body become week please suggest some iron syrup.To take it regularly.please help.

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Dr. Bijli Nanda General Practitioner | Noida

You need iron and calcium.your gynaecologist must have already prescribed.need not overdose. ... 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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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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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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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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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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Dr. Nituri Srikar General Physician | Mahbubnagar

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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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Ms. Mini Thomas Dietitian/Nutritionist | Chennai

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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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Dr. Kinnari Amin Gynecologist | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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

Hi, Took a blood test in December and found out my Haemoglobin level is 8.8 - My doctor prescribed me Livogen XT tablets but they gave me stomachache. ( I have acidity issues already ) Please suggest any supplements that is gentle on the stomach that can be taken for Iron over the counter.

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Dr. Harichandana General Physician | Hyderabad

I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp 92469 ... Read More

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

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Dr. Mansi Jasrotia General Physician | Jammu

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Last dpt at 18 months so i suggest you no dose to be which as which was supposed to be give at 5 years. The gap is less than 3 years so no need ... Read More

Good morning, I month back I steppes on iron nail,I got pricked in my left footI took TT injection and also took antibiotics. And the wound healed. I did I x ray also and doctor said it's normal. Now I getting pain in that area internally. I am diabetic and my sugar levels are normal in levels . Please advice me to cure it permanently.

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Dr. Zohaib Adnan Gastroenterologist | Kolkata

Pain after a healed nail-prick wound (especially in diabetics) is commonly due to deep tissue inflammation, nerve irritation, or a small retained foreign body not visible on X-ray. Since the skin has ... Read More

I have haemoglobin of 10.4. How long should I continue Iron supplements of 100mg. I am a vegetarian, when should I stop supplements and consume via diet?

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Ms. Mini Thomas Dietitian/Nutritionist | Chennai

Good morning, Kindly check your B12 levels. Consume iron rich food and vitamin C rich diet. Contact personally through practo app ... Read More

Recently i took full body check up with blood samples and observed following result- Iron -61ug/dl Vitamin B12- 157pg/ml Vitamin D total-5.73ng/ml This result is below the required range. please suggest how can I boost this level.

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Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

Initially you may need medicines for the vitamin d and b 12 deficiencies.Take meganeuron od plus once a day for 2 months,Cap d rise 60000 iu once a week for atleast 12 weeks ... Read More

How do I bring the ferritinin leveles back to normal? Ferritinin - 21 All other things like Hem, Serum Iron, TSA, TIBC, CBC, etc are normal. Also, last quarter it was around 27 it decreased massively.

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Ms. Somya Jain Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

It could be due to lack of nutrition in diet Please connect over consultation to help you better ... Read More

My Hb is 12.8 and Iron level is 48 which is low as per the report's lower range is 50. Ferritin too is 23 whereas the upper is 200. Should i take Ferrous Ascorbate or any other medicine or try to improve with food only? I eat nonveg as well as green veggies atleast twice every week. Dont know why it is low. Rest all nutrition parameters were good

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Ms. Neha Mahajan Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Hello You are young to depend on supplements a healthy balanced diet should work You may connect with me on Practo and I can guide you on the foods that need to be included that can enhance the abso ... Read More

Took an iron test results turned out to be following: 1. iron - 63 2. Iron binding capacity - total (TIBC) - 240 3. Transferrin - 167.6 4. iron saturation - 26 5. Calcium - 9.20 Should these be concerning? Anything to be done to fix this?

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Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

Good evening pls connect through app. ... Read More

I got hit by an iron on my left shoulder yesterday, there was very minor bleeding should I take tetanus? Considering I took one this year in the month of April and another one in the month of June. Do i still need one to take? .Please reply Thank you.

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Dr. Rajarshi Ghosh General Practitioner | Kolkata

Not needed till June next year as Already taken ATS in June. ... Read More

Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

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Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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MY son is 6 month's old . doctor prescribe iron drops 0.5 ml daily .he takes iron drops after 2 days in his stool black spots seen .is this normal or not.otherwise he is playful & active .& take solid & breast milk also

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Dr. G Avinash Neonatologist | Hyderabad

I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact nu ... Read More

Hi Dr I m 50 yr old female in my perimanopousal stage.I m very fit n active ..and no medical issues yet now.But my blood test shows low iron 40 ,transferran saturation is low 9 and unsaturated bidding capacity is high ie 400 .please suggest some supplements.

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Dr. Jarpula Nikhil Sai General Physician | Warangal

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Hey This is Dr.Nikhil Considering your age and the profile above , We need to be cautious regarding the cause of iron deficiency. Though it gets corrected by supplementation, cause must be evalauted. ... Read More

Iron deficiency anemia symptoms: paleness, weakness, (ghabrahat) agitation, low energy, cold feet hands, cold heart sometimes, slow heartbeat, lab report: tibc(total iron binding capacity) is 525, serum iron is 111, hb is 13, questions: what should i take and for how much long? please text me dose, duration, and medicines for this condition, thank

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Dr. Nikhil Patil Medical Gastroenterology | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

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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

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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?

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?

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

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?

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

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.

After breastfeeding my body become week please suggest some iron syrup.To take it regularly.please help.

Hi, Took a blood test in December and found out my Haemoglobin level is 8.8 - My doctor prescribed me Livogen XT tablets but they gave me stomachache. ( I have acidity issues already ) Please suggest any supplements that is gentle on the stomach that can be taken for Iron over the counter.

Hello Doc, My son has been wounded with iron nail and little bit of blood came out. Here is the list of vaccine given to him. Kindly suggest, is tetanus shots required for him. He is 3 year old. Thanks Neha

I have haemoglobin of 10.4. How long should I continue Iron supplements of 100mg. I am a vegetarian, when should I stop supplements and consume via diet?

Recently i took full body check up with blood samples and observed following result- Iron -61ug/dl Vitamin B12- 157pg/ml Vitamin D total-5.73ng/ml This result is below the required range. please suggest how can I boost this level.

How do I bring the ferritinin leveles back to normal? Ferritinin - 21 All other things like Hem, Serum Iron, TSA, TIBC, CBC, etc are normal. Also, last quarter it was around 27 it decreased massively.

Took an iron test results turned out to be following: 1. iron - 63 2. Iron binding capacity - total (TIBC) - 240 3. Transferrin - 167.6 4. iron saturation - 26 5. Calcium - 9.20 Should these be concerning? Anything to be done to fix this?

I got hit by an iron on my left shoulder yesterday, there was very minor bleeding should I take tetanus? Considering I took one this year in the month of April and another one in the month of June. Do i still need one to take? .Please reply Thank you.

Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

MY son is 6 month's old . doctor prescribe iron drops 0.5 ml daily .he takes iron drops after 2 days in his stool black spots seen .is this normal or not.otherwise he is playful & active .& take solid & breast milk also

Hi Dr I m 50 yr old female in my perimanopousal stage.I m very fit n active ..and no medical issues yet now.But my blood test shows low iron 40 ,transferran saturation is low 9 and unsaturated bidding capacity is high ie 400 .please suggest some supplements.

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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