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How Long Should I Take Medication For Low Iron Levels?
Hi My blood iron level is 3.5 . I am very very tired always. I am working full time and 49 years old. My doctor gave me iron supplements. We done lots of tests. They are normal excepts my heavy periods problem due to fibroids. How long I have take iron supplements to feel better. Sriya
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have fibroid uterus so that heavy bleeding occur which leads to iron deficiency. So you should take treatment of fibroid first. Once your heavy bleeding is cured then your hb level will become normal with iron therapy. Otherwise you have to take iron therapy for long time till your bleeding is cured.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. 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 fibroid uterus so that heavy bleeding occur which leads to iron deficiency. So you should take treatment of fibroid first. Once your heavy bleeding is cured then your hb level will become normal with iron therapy. Otherwise you have to take iron therapy for long time till your bleeding is cured.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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