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How Can Headache And Fatigue Due To Anemia Be Treated?
I just had blood work done, and the results show that I am slightly anemic - probably nothing to worry about except that the two health problems that plague me on a daily basis are headaches and fatigue. Should I try taking a low dose of iron to see if it helps my symptoms?
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
Hi,
Thanks for your query,
The symptoms that you are experiencing seems to be consistent with anemia. I would recommend you to start on iron tablets once daily for a month or two.
You may experience a change in color in your stools, staining of tooth, constipation, I would suggest you to not discontinue for a month or two.
Hope this helps
Thank you
Thanks for your query,
The symptoms that you are experiencing seems to be consistent with anemia. I would recommend you to start on iron tablets once daily for a month or two.
You may experience a change in color in your stools, staining of tooth, constipation, I would suggest you to not discontinue for a month or two.
Hope this helps
Thank you
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