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Suggest Treatment For Iron Deficiency
I am47 years old my primary doc seems to be giving me no amsewers as to my iron deficiency and fatiiege my mother was diagnonsed with mylaplactic anemia at 50 and passed away at 56 she never treated once she found out I really need to see a in hematology specialist my iron sat # is well below normal range and I take iron pills and have been for months
Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Hi,
Surely yes, consulting hematologist is the best answer as for iron deficiency anemia as there is a family history and thus you need a detailed clinical evaluation, examination and in depth lab work.
* Detailed lab work include anemia typing, iron, and all relevant tests
* May need electrophoresis also
* Ultrasound of abdomen
Upper GI endoscopy
* Bone marrow biopsy if advised so
All these will give the exact deficiency, cause and thus allow a specific management. Complete the courses as treatment is long term, correction of any other associated factors. Do not use medicines to reduce stomach acidity as this interferes with iron absorption. Dietary supplements with pomegranate is the best source.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
Surely yes, consulting hematologist is the best answer as for iron deficiency anemia as there is a family history and thus you need a detailed clinical evaluation, examination and in depth lab work.
* Detailed lab work include anemia typing, iron, and all relevant tests
* May need electrophoresis also
* Ultrasound of abdomen
Upper GI endoscopy
* Bone marrow biopsy if advised so
All these will give the exact deficiency, cause and thus allow a specific management. Complete the courses as treatment is long term, correction of any other associated factors. Do not use medicines to reduce stomach acidity as this interferes with iron absorption. Dietary supplements with pomegranate is the best source.
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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