Question 1

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my anemia?

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What type of anemia?: Mild iron deficiency anemia is quite common in you females because of losing iron on a monthly basis. Otc iron supplements are quite cheap. Avoid carbonated beverages as this reduces iron absorption signifincantly
other types of anemia are  more complicated and treatment depends on specific type..
So, you should find which type you have..Check with your doc.

Question 2

which treatment works the best and fastest for anemia?

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Vitamin B12: Since pernicious anemia is a disorder of the absorption of vitamin B12 because the stomach cannot create intrinsic factor-something that is needed for the absorption of b12, the vitamin B12 must be given by injection intramuscularly usually once a month.

Question 3

best treatment for lupus anemia?

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Control the SLE: The best therapy is to control the inflammatory process caused by lupus.

Question 4

what is the treatment for anemia besides iron?

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Depends: There are many types of anemia. Iron deficiency is just one type. It depends on the cause of the anemia.

Question 5

what is the treatment for hematochromatosis complicated by anemia?

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Great question!: That is a difficult situation and a lot of the data is taken from patients with thalassemia who develop iron overload from transfusion.  There has been some data on iron binding medications.  It also depends on what is causing the anemia.    I would suggest you see a hematologist.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

what should i do to help symptoms of interferon treatment related anemia?

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That is a: Tough one. Rest and less stress might be of help. Careful hydration also important, but no magic here.

Question 7

what are the most useful herbs for slckle cell anemia patients besides medical treatment?

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No proven help: There is no medical evidence to recommend herbal medicines to help treat sickle cell anemia.

Question 8

i think i may have mild anemia what is the treatment for it or is it safe to leave mild anemia, is it harmful what are the dangers of it?

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Anemia: If you have anemia it is important to know why. In your age group, iron deficiency from blood loss during monthly menstrual period is the like cause. Untreated anemia may cause fatigue, lightheadedness,pallor and shortness of breath with exertion. See your physician to confirm whether you're anemic. Appropriate tests will be ordered to pinpoint the cause. Perhaps you'll only need to take iron dail

Question 9

i've been diagnosed with permicious anemia, however, the ifab test was performed after heavy b12 treatment. could this produce a false positive?

Accepted Answer

No.: Pernicious anemia is caused by an abnormal antibody that attacks intrinsic factor, a chemical your body needs to absorb vitamin B12 from the gut.  No if, no absorption and B12 deficiency develops.  The antibody test is not influenced by B12 treatment.

Question 10

is folic acid a treatment for anemia?

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For some types: Folic acid is a treatment for anemia due to deficiency of folic acid. For safety it should be take with vitamin B12. If you are anemic it is more likely to be due to iron deficiency. It would be prudent to see a doctor and have a simple test that will be a good indication of the cause of anemia so that appropriate treatment may be given.
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