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I have chronic mild anemia (10.4) due to heavy menses. now it takes barely a day of heavy period to feel dehydrated and weak. is that due to anemia?
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Yes. : Likely due to iron deficiency. Eat lots of red meat & take oral iron medication.
Answered 8/30/2015
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