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What Causes Fatigue And Frequent Mouth Ulcers?

About two years ago I was been diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Treatment with Hydrea has controlled the disease but I do have fatigue and frequent mouth ulcers. There are many dietary recommendations to increase red blood cell production, but what in terms or diet and supplements should one avoid or, in fact, eat to better control the disease or its side effects.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
There aren't any supplements that can specifically help polycythemia vera.
Avoid iron supplements or iron-rich foods.A state of iron deficiency prevents an accelerated reexpansion of the red cell mass.
Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers).
Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar.
Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy, if no allergy), or beans for protein.
Use healthy oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.
Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily.






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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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What Causes Fatigue And Frequent Mouth Ulcers?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. There aren t any supplements that can specifically help polycythemia vera. Avoid iron supplements or iron-rich foods.A state of iron deficiency prevents an accelerated reexpansion of the red cell mass. Eat antioxidant foods, including fruits (such as cherries, and tomatoes), and vegetables (such as squash and bell peppers). Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and especially sugar. Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy, if no allergy), or beans for protein. Use healthy oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai