My hemoglobin level is low 9. What meds should I take, and what diet? Please suggest. I am 30 years male 5.5 inches 49 kg.

Question

Foods rich in iron some of the best plant sources of iron are: beans and lentils tofu baked potatoes cashews dark chocolate pumpkin seeds watermelon, potato, apple, beet root, pomegranate, strawberries dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli non veg sources lean beef oysters chicken turkey eat a balanced, healthy diet that includes good sources of iron to prevent any deficiencies. Combine vegetarian sources of iron with vitamin c in the same meal.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

Foods rich in iron some of the best plant sources of iron are: beans and lentils tofu baked potatoes cashews dark chocolate pumpkin seeds watermelon, potato, apple, beet root, pomegranate, strawberries dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli non veg sources lean beef oysters chicken turkey eat a balanced, healthy diet that includes good sources of iron to prevent any deficiencies. Combine vegetarian sources of iron with vitamin c in the same meal.

Krishnan Nair M P · Answer

Your h b level --shows that you are anaemic--common causes for anaemia are dietery insufficiency; disease with bleeding like peptic ulcer ; piles ; worm infestation ; malaria ;dengue etc life style changes and medication as per your doctor's prescription are needed - I will give guidelines on life style ---- --1)----drink plenty of fluids like --fresh vegetable soup--- with out oil and spices ;; potable water/// 2) take freshly prepared soft nonspicy non oily food like rice ;soft roti ;chappathi ;;idli; with out oil ; and take other steamed food ---small quantities at frequent intervals 3) avoid junk food; fast food; fried and roasted items; pastries; colas; ;///restrict street and hotel food; 4) take clean fresh vegetable salads 250 gm and 150 gm fruits before lunch and 200 gm fresh salad and 100 gmof fresh fruits before dinner daily and fresh juices in small quantities--- at frequent intervals ; take beans; dried fruits ; eggs; liver;lean red meat; oysters; dark red meat ;goosberry ; glv; peanuts ;seafood etc 5) do yoga; pranayama ;meditation; prayers and exercise daily 6) avoid excess manual work especially in sun and hot & humid situations 7) rest in a clean well ventilated room ; 8) keep good mental health by positive thinking and action ///; avoid negative energy like anxiety ; anger ; fear; depression ; hatred and have more positive energy by smiling; helping ;appreciating ; supporting and encouraging others 9) involve in some hobbies like hearing music ;view tv ;chit-chat with good people etc 10) use clean toilets and washing of undergarments after dipping in boiling water // improve personal hygiene like clean cut of nails ; handwashing practices ; water and food hygiene ; restrict street food ; juices from street and bad outlets ; use mosquito curtains ;work to decrease mosquito menace in your locality etc.