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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Can Anemia Be Treated?

Hello I have been recently been diagnosed with anemia and have furreous fumarate syrup for that but I would really like to start a water fast. Will my water fast be ruined if I take the medicine while on my fast or if I don't take it during my fast will it make my anemia worse?
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
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Hi i do care for your concern.
fasting and at the same time taking iron syrup will not cause any symptom.
But already you are suffering with anemia, with that fasting is not advisable.
You have not mentioned your age and weight and reason for the anemia. If you have eating problem or afraid of taking more food, then
I would strongly recommend to consult your physician and discuss with him about the same.
In this situation fasting will do more harm than good to you.
Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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How Can Anemia Be Treated?

Hi i do care for your concern. fasting and at the same time taking iron syrup will not cause any symptom. But already you are suffering with anemia, with that fasting is not advisable. You have not mentioned your age and weight and reason for the anemia. If you have eating problem or afraid of taking more food, then I would strongly recommend to consult your physician and discuss with him about the same. In this situation fasting will do more harm than good to you. Hope i have answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.