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What is the best way to increase your iron count in your blood?

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Find why you're low: Anemia is always serious but have many causes. Find out why. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Answered 8/18/2016

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Is it safe to take an intravenous to increase the iron levels in the haemoglobin (blood)?

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I had a subtotal gastrectomy my hb now is 9.6 i take iron and folic acid but my blood won't rise i am on glivec too. What should i do to raise my hb?

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Been taking iron supplements for 5 weeks, Hb increased from 9.8 to 11.7. Blood tests came back fine except RDW(27.8)being high. Should I discontinue?

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Edited. Are there any supplements or foods that help with Hemochromatosis and lowering iron levels. Is regular blood donation the best way to tackle it?

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My blood iron levels show 125, and my test showed normal ranges are 37-145. My UIBC showed 204 value. Normal levels on test said: 40-190. Shall I be concerned? Will continuing to eat iron rich foods be safe? Will food increase to dangerous levels?

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