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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight And Low Hemoglobin Counts

I am a 46 old man 2 back surgeries with rods in my back several nerve burnings and epiderals. my knee is shot weight 270 cant lose weight because my tatsterone is low but the dr also said my blood count is high 13.9. what can I take for this . I take vitamins and other supplements. what do I do for blood count. unfortunately I am under workers comp not the best situation. pls advise and thank you
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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The treatment of the anemia varies greatly. First, the underlying cause of the anemia should be identified and corrected. For example, anemia as a result of blood loss from a stomach ulcer should begin with medications to heal the ulcer. Likewise, surgery is often necessary to remove a colon cancer that is causing chronic blood loss and anemia.

Sometimes iron supplements will also be needed to correct iron deficiency. In severe anemia, blood transfusions may be necessary. Vitamin B12 injections will be necessary for patients suffering from pernicious anemia or other causes of B12 deficiency.
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight And Low Hemoglobin Counts

The treatment of the anemia varies greatly. First, the underlying cause of the anemia should be identified and corrected. For example, anemia as a result of blood loss from a stomach ulcer should begin with medications to heal the ulcer. Likewise, surgery is often necessary to remove a colon cancer that is causing chronic blood loss and anemia. Sometimes iron supplements will also be needed to correct iron deficiency. In severe anemia, blood transfusions may be necessary. Vitamin B12 injections will be necessary for patients suffering from pernicious anemia or other causes of B12 deficiency.