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What To Do For The Low Hemoglobin Count?
Hi, I'm 39 years old and since I remember my hemoglobin has been a little lower than normal between 7-8. I've taken iron almost all my life, have had my thyroid checked and results are normal. When I fail to take iron I notice a have a headache. I used to take 65mg but sometimes a take 2 pills of 65 mg which makes me feel better.
Is there a particular test I can have to see why my body is not producing sufficient Iron or if I am producing sufficient iron why is my body not absorbing it?
Is there a particular test I can have to see why my body is not producing sufficient Iron or if I am producing sufficient iron why is my body not absorbing it?
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have iron deficiency anemia. You should take iron rich food like jeggary, dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits etc. Oral iron like ferrous sulfate or injectable iron like iron dextran is helpful.
You should check your serum iron and ferritine level and ultrasound abdomen to search for the cause of bleeding.
Bleeding is the most common cause after nutritional deficiency.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have iron deficiency anemia. You should take iron rich food like jeggary, dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits etc. Oral iron like ferrous sulfate or injectable iron like iron dextran is helpful.
You should check your serum iron and ferritine level and ultrasound abdomen to search for the cause of bleeding.
Bleeding is the most common cause after nutritional deficiency.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health
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