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Taking Iron For Anemia. Taking Acid Blocker. Could That Be The Reason For Anemia?
In the past I have been treated for anemia (3 times within 7 years) by supplementing iron. The assumption was that is was due to heavy periods. The end of June I have a hysterectomy and discontinued my iron supplement but I continue to take a multi vitamin. I eat lots of spinach and broccoli as well as fish, poultry and red meats and several salads a week. I have been on a acid blocker for over 8 years. I went to give blood yesterday and was told I couldn't as my hemoglobin was only 11.6. Could my acid blocker be making me anemic? I am a 52 year old woman.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
aCID BLOCKER ARE NOT THE CAUSE OF ANEMIA. sOMETIMES STOMACH ACID OUTPUT STUDIES ARE DONE TO SEE THE STATUS OF SECRETION IN STOMACH.yOUR dOC.HAS ALREADY GIVEN YOU CAUSE AS HEAVY PERIODS.bUT SINCE YOU ARE REPEATEDLY HAD ANEMIA, yOUR rbc MORPHOLOGY SHOULD ALSO BE DONE TO RULE OUT ONE OF THE CAUSES (MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA) BY BLOOD TEST, tOTAL RBC COUNT ALSO.
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Anemia can be due to Impaired production of iron
Increased destruction
Loss of Blood
You are female with hb-11.6 is not to be worried as you will improve as on diet.
Worm infestation can also lead to decrease hemoglobin level.
Start on with tab.Albendazole once in 6 months. ( You can do a stool examination to look for ova or cyst of parasites)
Vitamin C aids in the body's ability to absorb iron, so taking oral iron supplements with orange juice is of benefit
Acid blocker itself can not decrease hemoglobin level.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
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Dr.J.Kingson John David
Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum,
Anemia can be due to Impaired production of iron
Increased destruction
Loss of Blood
You are female with hb-11.6 is not to be worried as you will improve as on diet.
Worm infestation can also lead to decrease hemoglobin level.
Start on with tab.Albendazole once in 6 months. ( You can do a stool examination to look for ova or cyst of parasites)
Vitamin C aids in the body's ability to absorb iron, so taking oral iron supplements with orange juice is of benefit
Acid blocker itself can not decrease hemoglobin level.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David
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