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Iron Deficiency Anemia Health Feed

Asked for male, 39 years old from Pune
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Orofer Fcm 50Mg/Ml Injection is used for the treatment of patients who have an iron deficiency in their blood. It is also used to treat people who are anemic due to kidney disease. It helps your body make enough red blood cells to carry out oxygen throughout your body. It is used in an injectable form for patients who cannot consume iron through mouth due to side effects.

Possible side effects of this medicine include flushing, nausea, dizziness, and pain at the injection area. If these...more
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Hematologist•Panaji
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Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.

Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Iron is found in many plant-based foods such as:
green vegetables, for example spinach, silverbeet and broccoli.
lentils and beans.
nuts and seeds.
grains, for example whole wheat, brown rice and fortified breakfast cereals.
dried fruit.
Asked for male, 73 years old from Udaipur
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MD - Homoeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Mumbai
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Hello, you can take iron supplements empty stomach for better absorption and calcium supplement After your Meals for lowering the risk of kidney stone Ideally this should be taken for 2 months, Drink plenty of water While you are on Iron supplement.
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your height is 4 feet 11 inches n weighe 65 kg, you r actually overweight.
Any way do the following
Are you constipated.
Meanwhile follow this
1. Don't Overeat
2. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it.
4. Have light meals eve...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Indore
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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
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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GET ferritin test if it's low then medication needed otherwise not. As serum ferritin is best indicator for iron deficiency.
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Pediatrician•Delhi
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For the growth and development of children, they need an essential nutrient; Iron. It helps in the transfer of oxygen from lungs to the body's tissues. Red blood cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood to the different parts of the body. Iron has an important role to play in the development of brain and generating energy in a child's body. The lack of sufficient iron in the child's body can lead to anemia, which is a nutritional deficient illness and will...more
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