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Is iron good for people having renal problem. note that the person is anemia?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

D/w MD: If you do have iron deficiency -then yes, iron supplement will help you. However anemia can be caused by different things - including anemia that is related to renal problem. If your iron is high, however, taking more iron not only not helping you -it actually can harm you , discuss with your doctor further.

Answered 3/4/2013

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