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Does Being Anemic Affect Soft Tissue Injuries And Menstruation?
how does anemia (chronic, severe) affect the recovery from soft tissue injuries? I have had 2 car accidents and have severe anemia. How does this anemia affect the recovery from my injuries? I am taking iron injections and my hemoglobin levels are increasing and also my ferritin levels, but not up to normal levels yet. All investigation has been done as to the cause of my anemia and no answer has been found, other than possible heavy menstruation. I am a 47 year old female about 160lbs 5'5" in otherwise quite good health.
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Thanks for contacting HCM. Being anemic means more time in recovering and healing during accidents. Heavy menstruation can be a cause of anemia. You need to get in touch with a gynaecologist to find out cause of heavy menstruation and treat it other wise once you stop iron injections your hemoglobin levels will again fall. regards
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