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What can you do to prevent symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

If the cause: Is heavy menstruation then control of the periods can be helpful. Iron replacement will correct the anemia, but it does take a few months.

Answered 6/18/2013

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