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What Are The Side Effects Of Long Term Usage Of Iron Supplements?
I have been diagnosed scabies and have been experiencing night sweats i had symptoms of cHickenlpox aND initially aplied calanine loption for about 2nights and saw a doctor who gAve mE permythrin cream which heloped dry aND stop thE itching. I have less appetite feel nausea , I normally take iron supplements should I continue as I feel weak at times. I probably won t afford to pay
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Let me know if iron tablets are not taken just randomly as you feel weak. Iron tablets prescribed only if iron deficiency anemia is present.
For rule out microcytic hypochromic anemia like iron deficiency anemia investigate with CBC and PS examination and serum ferritin. According to these reports further course of action will be planned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
Let me know if iron tablets are not taken just randomly as you feel weak. Iron tablets prescribed only if iron deficiency anemia is present.
For rule out microcytic hypochromic anemia like iron deficiency anemia investigate with CBC and PS examination and serum ferritin. According to these reports further course of action will be planned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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