Question 1

what are the dangers of not treating anemia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the etiology, and severity.

Question 2

what are the benefits of treating anemia in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Same as for nonDM: Pretty much same benefits as treating anemia in a non-diabetic. Less stress on heart, more energy. Only difference that might benefit diabetics may be more accurate a1c, as iron deficiency can make A1c less accurate.

Question 3

will treating anemia make the person not pale anymore?

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Yes: Unless you are pale by nature, correcting anemia back to normal will pink you up!

Question 4

is a blood specialized doctor called hematologist ? and is he the best for treating anemia ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but---: Yes, a blood specialist is an hematologist.  Most physicians can recognize and treat the more routine kinds of anemia.  Good luck.

Question 5

what is the maximum dose os iron supplements used for treating anemia?

Accepted Answer

Three time daily: Typically iron sulfate tablets are given maximum  3 times daily at a dose of 325 mg each.

Question 6

is venofer infusion safe for treating anemia when you are 34 weeks pregnant and on asprin for preclmpsia risk? does it cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

High-risk pg: You obviously are having a complicated pregnancy,  How stressful!  However, any treatments used are designed to be sure that you and your baby have the best possible chance.  Do you trust you doctor?  You can get a second opinion in your country or on Healthtap Concierge.  Be sure you have adequate records uploaded for the OB doc to review and give you more detailed advice.

Question 7

can anemia due to low iron cause joint and muscle pain in the arms, legs, back, hands and feet?  will treating the anemia ease the pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pain: Depending on the degree of anemia and the cause of the anemia the answer is possibly. There are conditions that can cause anemia and muscle pain as symptoms of the disease. If your anemia is treated and you feel better you probably have your answer.  If the anemia is improve but you still have muscle pain you should have it evaluated further.

Question 8

what are the consequences of not treating iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency anem: Low iron makes you tired, pale, lightheaded, and short of breath. It can cause "pica" (craving something unusual). The most common symptom is munching ice. Additional symptoms include foggy thinking, poor hair and nail growth, itching, and restless legs. Pregnant women with low iron can have children with lower iq scores than if they had adequate iron stores.

Question 9

do a lot of people get anemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anemia is low blood count.  The most common form is due to low iron ingestion but other forms include blood loss, inherited changes in blood cells (like sickle cell, thalessemia, etc.) and bone marrow failure(aplastic anemia).  Anemia also is found in patients on dialysis and on chemotherapy.  Your doctor can help you with this if you suspect your are anemic.

Question 10

how can  anemia affect a child?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Known to produce decrease intelligence 
affect development and behavior
cause cardiovascular problem such as heart murmur and congestive failure of the heart.
Decrease linear growth because iron contained in the hematologic is bone growth factor.

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