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Iron Defeciency, Please Help
my moms hemoglobin is low.. pls help!!
Fri, 14 Jan 2011
Hi,welcome,
The cause behind the iron deficiency has to be determined.If its simply iron deficiency due to inadequate intake then increase iron the diet.If the Hb is lower than 8 then she may require iron/blood transfusion.If above 8 then start iron supplementation along with food.
The cause behind the iron deficiency has to be determined.If its simply iron deficiency due to inadequate intake then increase iron the diet.If the Hb is lower than 8 then she may require iron/blood transfusion.If above 8 then start iron supplementation along with food.
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