Brief Answer: You need proper clinical exam& investigation. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to HCM You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Proper workup for anemia should be done. At present you should start taking iron and folic acid supplementation.You should take diet rich in iron like green leafy vegetables,jaggery,fish,red meat,poultry products etc. You need investigations like routine hemogram,RBS(random blood sugar),LFT(Liver function test),RFT(Renal function test),Lipid profile,Ultrasound of abdomen,upper GI endoscopy.Further investigations can be done if needed. Peripheral smear of blood should be done to investigate type of anemia. Source of any blood loss should be identified.Bone marrow biopsy can be done if needed. Acidity may be due to peptic ulcer disease,gall bladder calculus etc. Ultrasound and upper GI endoscopy will be very helpful in diagnosis.Gall bladder calculus is also associated with gas and acidity.USG can diagnose gall bladder calculus accurately. Empirically you can take tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg half hour before food for six weeks. You should avoid hot and spicy food. You should take plenty of fibres in your diet in the form of salad etc. If there is any stress factor,try to reduce it. You should avoid cold drinks and high gas forming vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower. Proper treatment depend upon clinical examination and investigation reports. You should consult your doctor immediately. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Brief Answer: Please find detail answer below. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing back Your shouldn't worry.Your condition is not so serious as you are thinking. You can consult your gastroenterologist. Gastritis is most likely due to prolong intake of prednisolone.Main line of treatment is proton pump inhibitor.You need long term therapy. Ankle swelling may be due to anemia.However other causes like hypothyroidism,vascular causes etc should be excluded.Doppler study can be done if needed. You shouldn't stand for prolong period and try to keep your feet in horizontal level while sitting position.Cardiac status should also be evaluated. You are rightly suggested for iron and folic acid supplementation.You are rightly avoiding green leafy vegetables as you are taking warfarin. Most probably you have taken steroid injections for plantar fascitis.It is the choice of treatment. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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