A 27-year-old member asked:
How can i prevent anemia?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
32 years experience
Diet and periods: The most common reason for a woman to be anemic is loss of blood during her periods. If your anemia is severe or if you are unable to improve your anemia with diet and iron supplements, you can consider several safe ways to decrease the amount of blood you lose with your periods. Birth control pills, depoprovera and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD are some ways.
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Diet and Iron : Most cases of anemia are caused by iron deficiency.It is important to increase you stores of iron. Taking an iron supplement can help. Here are some foods rich in iron you may want to add to your diet: meat, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, dark green leafy vegetables. For more information click here: http://macobgyn.Com/drpl/node/69.
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Dr. Maritza Baezanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Healthy diet: Sources of iron - egg yolk, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado. Cook in a cast iron pan. The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.
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Dr. Robin Matsukawaanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Diet: Eat foods high in iron (such as fortified cereal/breads, lentils/beans, tofu, and green leafy vegetables). To help your body absorb iron, consume foods like orange juice, strawberries, broccoli, or other fruits and vegetables with vitamin c. Keep in mind calcium prevents absorption of iron. Also don't forget to consume Folic Acid and vitamin b12. Talk to your doctor to discuss these options.
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Dr. Maritza Baezanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Healthy diet: Sources of iron - egg yolk, molasses, raisin bran, raisins, prunes, dried apricots, figs, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, lentils, split green peas, enriched cereals, enriched macaroni, spinach, greens, broccoli, lima beans, avocado. Cook in a cast iron pan. The following foods can help your body absorb iron better: orange, cantaloupe, strawberries, grapefruit, broccoli, brussels sprouts.
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