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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?
Question: i am aged 52 and my esr is 14 and my haemoglobin is only 12 what does it denote,also iron is less
have modified my diet but not able to increase it in last two years
pls suggest
have modified my diet but not able to increase it in last two years
pls suggest
Brief Answer:
You have iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have iron deficiency. Your rest all reports are almost normal. You should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. You can take oral iron supplements. Ferrous sulphate or ferrous fumarate are available in oral supplements. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
No need to worry. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
You have iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have iron deficiency. Your rest all reports are almost normal. You should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. You can take oral iron supplements. Ferrous sulphate or ferrous fumarate are available in oral supplements. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
No need to worry. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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