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What Causes Decline In Iron Levels?

my husband operation in his legs to clear out plaque and insert stents in JaNUARY. PRIOR TO THE OPERATION HIS IRON LEVELS WERE SLIGHTLY LOW HOVEVER SINCE THE OPERATION T LEVELS ARE WORSE AND HE HAS BEEN REFERRED TO THE HAEMOTOLOGY UNIT IN HOSPITAL. COULD HE HAVE LOST TOO MUCH BLOOD
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Causes of low iron are either nutritional deficiency or due to chronic blood loss. He should go for complete blood count, peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. Then start treatment accordingly. He should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. Oral or injectable iron can also be taken.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. 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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What Causes Decline In Iron Levels?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Causes of low iron are either nutritional deficiency or due to chronic blood loss. He should go for complete blood count, peripheral smear examination and anemia profile. Then start treatment accordingly. He should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. Oral or injectable iron can also be taken. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. 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.