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As per the latest statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% women suffer from a deficiency of iron. Though the proportion is relatively low, iron deficiency can lead to various diseases, which can be very difficult to cure. So, look out for these telltale signs of iron deficiency and check whether you suffer from any of them.
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
Fatigue: Your internal system uses iron for the production of haemoglobin, which is a component in the red blood cells, respo...more
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Hello, First of all Take your Medicine Course regularly. Dietary sources for iron - Dates, Pomegranate, Spinach, Beetroot, Dry anjir, Almonds, all types of cereals etc. You can have Vit. C food in your diet as it enhances absorption of iron. So have Amla, Oranges, Nimbu in your diet. Follow Diet regularly. Check Your Haemoglobin after 3 months.
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Person taking iron supplements should check his/her complete hemogram by blood test. Get your blood test done for assessing the hemoglobin and blood indices to know about the efficacy of the supplements. Never take iron supplement haphazardly for a month or two and discontinue it; always confirm its action and verify whether it needs to be continued further.
There is no fixed course for iron. You need to continue till your body stores are adequate in iron. A regular follow-up blood test is m...more
There is no fixed course for iron. You need to continue till your body stores are adequate in iron. A regular follow-up blood test is m...more
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What is Iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body s tissues.
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia-
Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentration
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Smooth, sore tongue
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of you...more
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body s tissues.
Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia-
Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentration
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Smooth, sore tongue
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of you...more
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Hello lybrate-user,
yes dexorange syrup is useful in treating iron deficiency, vitamins b 12 and folic acid too.
Alone supplements is not going to help, along with this you need to take proper nutrition full diet.
For more details regarding diet please connect with us. Thnx
zeenat
dietician and nutritionist.
yes dexorange syrup is useful in treating iron deficiency, vitamins b 12 and folic acid too.
Alone supplements is not going to help, along with this you need to take proper nutrition full diet.
For more details regarding diet please connect with us. Thnx
zeenat
dietician and nutritionist.
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Anemia is a common health problem amongst women in India. Iron tablets is the most common medicine prescribed medicine for this. All pregnant women are given a tablet of iron.
Iron tablets can be very effective but only if they are taken correctly.
Here are ten things you must know about iron intake.
Iron is best absorbed when taken on empty stomach. But it can cause cramps, acidity, vomiting when taken on empty stomach. That is why we advice to take iron tablet be taken a...more
Iron tablets can be very effective but only if they are taken correctly.
Here are ten things you must know about iron intake.
Iron is best absorbed when taken on empty stomach. But it can cause cramps, acidity, vomiting when taken on empty stomach. That is why we advice to take iron tablet be taken a...more
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