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Suggest Diet For Polycythemia
Question: I am taking folic acid tablets (1,000 mgs. daily) along with one 500 mg capsule of Hydroxyurea to limit the production of red blood cells. Should I restrict intake of any type foods?
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Brief Answer:
Hello . You should avoid food rich in iron
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Only thing you can do further is to avoid food rich in iron. These include
green leafy vegetables
pork and mutton.
sea foods
Thanks and regards
Hello . You should avoid food rich in iron
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. Only thing you can do further is to avoid food rich in iron. These include
green leafy vegetables
pork and mutton.
sea foods
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Should I also restrict very moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (like one glass of wine daily or, one bottle of beer daily)?
Brief Answer:
Hello. You can continue
Detailed Answer:
Hello. You can consume but in moderation.
Thanks and regards
Hello. You can continue
Detailed Answer:
Hello. You can consume but in moderation.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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