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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

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

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You need iron and calcium.your gynaecologist must have already prescribed.need not overdose. ...  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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

So my iron levels were low around 25 and I am taking this syrup Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic acid suspension IP.. how many tablets spoons should I take it But I wanted to know what time should I take the syrup? What's the ideal time and untill when should I take it ?

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What medicine to use to fulfill iron deffeciency as I am feel weakness throughout the day and at night my hand and leg stretches for which I m unable to sleep properly

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How are your periods? Any bleeding from any site ? ...  Read More

Hi, my one year old baby is having an iron deficiency. His haemoglobin is 10.8. His head circumference measured by a baby doctor 2 months ago is 48cm. Please tell me what to do for his head Does he need a vitamin d supplement? He was given bifolate syrup and alfer syrup by the doctor one week ago. Two months ago another doctor also gave him some

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Yes please Continue supplements ...  Read More

My 14yr old son's hemoglobin is 13.2g/dl.. In iron deficiency profile iron level is 16, unsaturated iron binding 429.3 and %transferrin saturation 3%.Iron binding capacity is 445ug/dl. Which syrup or tablet will be helpful for him

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Please correct his dietary ingredients. Moringa leaves fresh or dried has the sufficient content of nutrition to balance any deficiencies. In fact these values are not alarmingly low. Can be correct ...  Read More

As i am 20 weeks 4 days pregnant and i have Hb level 8gm and my doctor advised me to take iv iron infusion for 5 days every alternate day .... from tomorrow and m having doubt that today i have to take iron tablets orallyy or not as from tomorrow i am taking iv iron infusion .... please help sir/mam

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Hello No oral iron is required if you are taking iv iron. Oral iron to be restarted only after iv therapy is over ...  Read More

My sister got her blood test done. She got low Hb 11.7 , normal ferritin 35.30 ng/dl and iron studies. Wants to know whether she should take iron tablets or not? And if yes, which is better iron tablet to take? Please advise once

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Fe studies are WNL, no need to take iron supplements ...  Read More

My Doctor has prescribed iron supplement from 9th month for my baby.. Tasiron 1 ml other than that she only takes 1 ml D3.. Her birth weight was 2.3kg and her current weight is 7.7kg.. The thing is after taking iron drops she poops a lot not loose motion but she poops 4 to 5 times a day.. what should we do and also she becomes hyper active after ir

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You can try other brands like feronia xt/fez xt. Tge things you mentioned is the side effect of iron supplementation. No need to worry. ...  Read More

Can I get breathlessness easily ? Even with slight exhaustion my iron is 17 Please tell me the reponse please don't ask to connect

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low iron can cause breathlessness with even mild exertion because your blood's oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced. To know more details about this problem, you can reach me on for a free detailed con ...  Read More

Hey I am 30 years old female My weight is 87 Height 5'3 I get my body checkup done every 6-7 months and recently my iron came very low It was about 25.. suggest me a medicine And please tell me what are the common symptoms that I can feel with this Iron levels? Thank you

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Take proper diet green leafy vegetables Tab fergon daily 1 tablet probably on empty stomach 1 or 2 hours before meals Avoid tea with iron tablet as it will not allow iron absorption ...  Read More

My haemoglobin is 14 but iron levels are low at 48 and iron is continuously decreasing since last 3 years

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Your hemoglobin is under normal range, we need to look for the cause of low iron levels, there are many. Kindly consult for a better understanding ...  Read More

Hi doctor my baby boy is 56 days old , His birthday weight is 2.7 kg after 45 days doctor suggested Trifer iron supplements 5 drops which is usually reddish in colour, But occasionally when he vomit some time colour appears light brown to sometimes darkish reddish brown colour other times it's usually white in colur is it normal

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Greetings it's normal due to syrup ...  Read More

Iron drops which does not any gastric issue and constipation. Out these two drops which is best and dosage?????????? Weight 7 kg Age 6 months 1 Raricap drops 2 cpink drops

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Hi. Question back at you since I don't have all the details to give you a proper answer. Why do you want to start iron for your baby? And is your baby on breastfeeds or formula feeds? ...  Read More

Iron drops which does not any gastric issue and constipation. Out these two drops which is best 1 Raricap drops 2 cpink drops

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Hi. Interesting question. From experience, all iron supplements are usually associated with some of the gastric issues as you've quite clearly mentioned so it's difficult to avoid that. However if i ...  Read More

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