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How can you treat severe anemia at home?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Very carefully: There are dozens of causes of anemia. You have to know the specific casuse(s) in order to make a treatment plan.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Very carefully: There are dozens of causes of anemia. You have to know the specific casuse(s) in order to make a treatment plan.

Answered 2/1/2015

5.2k views

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