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How To Treat Chronic Anaemia In Elderly?
My 82yo father is chronically anaemic and will not see a Dr..sorry did see own gp and went for blood tests 8mths ago. Dr suggested a faecal occult test and he will not do it or go back to the Dr. He has a lot of the symptoms of anaemic. I rely on him to look after my Mum who has parkinsons..not sure what to do.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Short answer if he is reluctant in going to a doctor try natural ways of treatment by giving iron rich foods
Detailed answer
If he is looking pale I suggest to take dates the arabian one
In diet lots of spinach is advicesd
Fruits which are good source of vitamins antioxidants are good for health
He can take iron syrup but he must be told before taking this syrup that it may cause black stools and nothing to worry about.
Any way checking his hb levels will be better before taking iron suppliments
Hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
Short answer if he is reluctant in going to a doctor try natural ways of treatment by giving iron rich foods
Detailed answer
If he is looking pale I suggest to take dates the arabian one
In diet lots of spinach is advicesd
Fruits which are good source of vitamins antioxidants are good for health
He can take iron syrup but he must be told before taking this syrup that it may cause black stools and nothing to worry about.
Any way checking his hb levels will be better before taking iron suppliments
Hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
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