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Suggest Natural Remedies To Treat Iron Deficiency

Hi. I just wanted to know once you start taking injectafer how often after that do you have to keep getting this treatment. Even though my body isn t absorbing iron supplements like it should, is their any other way I can build my own iron up so I don t have to keep getting these treatment. I hear these stories about how it causes bad headaches. Is their any liquid iron supplement I can use.
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

Iron deficiency can be treated using natural remedies, including:
* Eating iron-rich foods: Include foods like leafy greens, red meat, poultry, seafood, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds in your diet.
* Vitamin C: Eat foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli as they enhance the absorption of iron.
* Blackstrap molasses: It is a good source of iron and can be added to drinks or used as a sweetener.
* Herbs: Nettle, dandelion, and yellow dock are herbs that are rich in iron and can be brewed as a tea.
* Cooking in cast-iron pans: Cooking acidic foods in cast-iron pans can increase the iron content in the food.

Regarding Injectafer, it is important to follow the advice of your healthcare provider regarding how often to receive treatment. The frequency of treatment may depend on the severity of your iron deficiency and your response to treatment.

If you are experiencing bad headaches as a side effect of the treatment, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider. They may be able to adjust the dose or suggest alternative treatments.

There are liquid iron supplements available, such as ferrous sulfate liquid or ferrous gluconate liquid, but it is important to discuss the use of these supplements with your healthcare provider before taking them. They may be able to suggest the best supplement for your individual needs and monitor your response to the supplement.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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General Surgeon Dr. T Chandrakant's  Response
Hi,

The dose of Injectafer depends upon the reason it is being given for. Say for example whether you have iron deficiency anemia, any problems related to intestines causing less absorption, any other disease affecting anemia, blood loss and so on. Another important factor is to get the Iron profile investigated. This will guide the proper dose schedule, need for any additional treatment, investigations.

Say for example folic acid is needed in some cases as also other multivitamins, mineral and trace elements. Also, watch for dietary intake, consult your dietitian for proper guidance. Stop or reduce intake of PPI and antacids as these hinder absorption of iron. Watch for any intestinal diseases like sprue, get investigated and treated.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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Suggest Natural Remedies To Treat Iron Deficiency

Hi, Iron deficiency can be treated using natural remedies, including: * Eating iron-rich foods: Include foods like leafy greens, red meat, poultry, seafood, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds in your diet. * Vitamin C: Eat foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, bell peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli as they enhance the absorption of iron. * Blackstrap molasses: It is a good source of iron and can be added to drinks or used as a sweetener. * Herbs: Nettle, dandelion, and yellow dock are herbs that are rich in iron and can be brewed as a tea. * Cooking in cast-iron pans: Cooking acidic foods in cast-iron pans can increase the iron content in the food. Regarding Injectafer, it is important to follow the advice of your healthcare provider regarding how often to receive treatment. The frequency of treatment may depend on the severity of your iron deficiency and your response to treatment. If you are experiencing bad headaches as a side effect of the treatment, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare provider. They may be able to adjust the dose or suggest alternative treatments. There are liquid iron supplements available, such as ferrous sulfate liquid or ferrous gluconate liquid, but it is important to discuss the use of these supplements with your healthcare provider before taking them. They may be able to suggest the best supplement for your individual needs and monitor your response to the supplement. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician