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Iron Supplement

The red blood cells in the blood contain the maximum amount of iron. Iron is essential for good health as red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to other tissues of the body. You might need iron supplements in conditions like iron-deficiency anemia, pregnancy, during menstruation, dialysis, excess blood loss, etc.

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I am a 28-year-old female who is a thalassemia carrier and suffering from anemia. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old female have been suffering from anemia. I am a carrier of thalassemia. I have severe fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and bone pain. I recently had blood work and I am unsure what it all means. I want to fix this and find a better course of treatment, more than just takin...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having complaints of headache, dizziness, and bone pain. Your hemoglobin level is 11.9 g/dL, and the normal level is between 12 to 16 g/dL for females. Hence it needs to lead to such a presentation. Check your blood pressure first, wh...  Read Full »

What is the best diet to improve anemia?

Query: Hello doctor, I am looking to change my diet for a healthier self. I have ongoing issues like anemia, hormonal acne, and thinning hair. I want a diet plan to help with these issues and my overall health. Please suggest.  Read Full »


Subha Ranjini B

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is your hemoglobin level now? If it has reached normal levels, please stop taking the iron tablets. I do not advise antibiotics for acne problem also. Get a complete blood test done including thyroid tests. What about your menstrual cycle? Is it normal? Please do g...  Read Full »

Please suggest diet to help my recurrent anemia.

Query: Hello doctor, I have recurring anemia for years now. I do not know how to manage it via diet.  Read Full »


Shariff Safina Mohsin Noushina

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will give you a few food lists and guidelines to incorporate in your daily diet schedule. Include iron rich foods. If you are non-vegetarian then you can also include egg yolk, chicken liver, fish along with other veg foods. If you are a vegetarian then you can incl...  Read Full »

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