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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue And Cold When Suffering From Low Hemoglobin
A recent CBC shows that I am anemic. RBC of 4.17, Hemoglobin of 10.9, Hematocrit of 34.0. My doctor says these values are fine and does not plan on treating. I am exhausted, cold, etc. I am taking oral Iron and eating more iron rich foods. What more can I do?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
Anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, tiredness and exhaustion.
Replacement of iron is the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
You have been prescribed iron by your doctor.
The iron replacement has to be continued for atleast 3 months.
Take iron for 3 months and thereafter get hemoglobin levels and iron levels done.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
Anemia can cause fatigue, weakness, tiredness and exhaustion.
Replacement of iron is the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
You have been prescribed iron by your doctor.
The iron replacement has to be continued for atleast 3 months.
Take iron for 3 months and thereafter get hemoglobin levels and iron levels done.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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