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Hi im anemic and my doctor want me to do iron infusion and colonoscopy , why?
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Need more info: I suspect that your doctor has found that you have iron deficiency anemia. This is a very straightforward diagnosis to make. The colonoscopy is helpful to make sure that you are not losing it in the bowel. If oral iron is not helping then you might need IV iron to rapidly make up for what you can't get from pills.
Answered 5/30/2021
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Need more info: If you do not have excessive menstrual blood loss, your doctor's advice is reasonable. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 4/22/2019
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