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Health Q&A
Iron Deficiency (Hair fall low density)

Having hair fall, no pattern baldness, only the density is decreasing. Should I take Iron, if yes then what is the dosage and time period before a follow up test? And what salt? Chelated? Please tell me medicine name or exact dosage in mg with time period. Also, daily or alternate days? Thank you. Serum iron 63 TIBC 367.8 Transferrin saturation 17.13 Zinc 86 Ferritin 41.8 B12 290 Vitamin D 33.96 HB 13.6 DHT 501.68 pg/ml

Lethargic, Brain Fogged

I currently work a hectic desk job where I am glued to the sceen for 10 hrs approx for 5/6 days a week. I have recently had issues with focus, I'm lazy,  have started to feel brain fogged and loosing my chain of thoughts while speaking. Wanted to check if my B12 and Vit D is right. I have had low levels of both 6 yrs ago. Took the medication and have never tested back again. Also lifestyle has been sedentary from last 1 year in my new job.

Iv iron infusion side efffects

What are all the side effects that occur due to taking iv iron infusion My doctor has told me to take infusions on day 1 and day 3. Also I'm supposed to take vit B12 injection weekly once for 2 weeks Today I'm taking iron infusion, is it ok to take B12 injection tomorrow

Sudden Severe Pain on Both Sides of Back

I am experiencing sudden, sharp pain on both sides of my back ribs. The pain is severe, around 8/10, and I do not have any other symptoms, and there is no pain while breathing. Could this pain be caused by gas, acidity, muscle spasms, or some other problem? What could be the possible cause, and what should I do to get relief? Do I need any tests or a physical examination? Please suggest what might be causing this pain and advise me on the next steps. Thank you

Low haemoglobin

Haemoglobin 8.4 low RDW 23 very high Total rbc 4.85 Mcv 61.3 low Mch 17.4 low Mchc 28.3 low Hematocrit 29.7 low Lymphocytes 48.7 Please doctor am panicking my doctor appointment is for tmrw morning i am afraid of my results rdw very high it came in report

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Doctors
Dr. Raja  Marthandan - General Physician
Dr. Raja Marthandan General Physician (Medical School, Residency, family medicine, Internship, Transitional Year, Medical Education, Class of 1964) 62 years experience Dr. Roger Williams L DDS
Greater Hilltop, COLUMBUS
Dr. Helen  Katsman - General Physician
Dr. Helen Katsman General Physician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO) 43 years experience Mount Carmel Occupational Health Center East
Far North Columbus, COLUMBUS
Dr. Xiuqiong Wang - Internal Medicine
Dr. Xiuqiong Wang Internal Medicine (Medical degree, DO, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Medical School) 41 years experience Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus
Short North, COLUMBUS
Dr. Arthur E Varner - Internal Medicine
Dr. Arthur E Varner Internal Medicine (Medical Education, Class of 1999, Residency, Internal Medicine, Allergy and Immunology Fellowship) 34 years experience Visiting Physicians Association
Columbus 43235, COLUMBUS
Dr. Terresa Louise Hawthorne - Psychiatrist
Dr. Terresa Louise Hawthorne Psychiatrist (Medical School) 44 years experience Lower Lights Christian Health Center
Grandview Heights, COLUMBUS