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How To Increase Hemoglobin Level?
Question: My wife's hemoglobin level is 8.5 only, what are the best ways to increase level.
Brief Answer:
Iron supplements and Iron rich diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest to take Iron injection and Iron rich diet. You should speak to a dietitian what is the most effective Iron rich diet.
If Iron injections are not suited you can go on Iron tablets like Tab OROFER XT, two tablets a day. You can expect certain side effects as well like dark stools, nausea, vomiting and irritation. Along with it citrus fruits rich in Vit C can help absorb more Iron.
Hope this helps.
Iron supplements and Iron rich diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggest to take Iron injection and Iron rich diet. You should speak to a dietitian what is the most effective Iron rich diet.
If Iron injections are not suited you can go on Iron tablets like Tab OROFER XT, two tablets a day. You can expect certain side effects as well like dark stools, nausea, vomiting and irritation. Along with it citrus fruits rich in Vit C can help absorb more Iron.
Hope this helps.
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