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I am 15 years old and I am suffering from anemia since 3 years and I eat pencil lead. Is that the reason why I am suffering from anemia. Please give me suggestions about how to stop eating pencil lead and improve hemoglobin.
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Check your Hb and tell me reading You can increase your Hb by taking food rich In Iron I am giving you example of Iron containing food High iron foods include sunflower seeds, nuts, beans, whole grains, dark leafy greens (spinach), tofu. Oatmeal, Barley, Rice, Bulgur (10%), Buckwheat (7%), and Millet (6%) Nuts (Cashew, Pine, Hazelnut, Peanut, Almond) Soybeans (49%), Lentils (37%), Kidney beans (29%), Consult me for further Management
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