Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment

Question: Severe iron deficiency anemia treatment in special needs children?(running out of options!)? My daughter is 4 1/2 and we have tried iron rich food, iron supplements, everything PO that we could, we moved on to IV iron but after several treatments she developed an allergy to it. We just recently tried a different form of IV iron but that had no effect on her at all. Now the docs are telling me that the only option we have left is regular blood transfusion which is very risky. I have been told that whenever I take her in to get a transfusion I must realize that I may not be taking her home with me. I am desperate to find out if there is any alternative that anyone knows of. Anything is better than the reality that I am currently faced with, please help and thank you.

Answer: This is a very tough question. Have the doctors try to premedicate him so that he doesn't develop an allergy? At least in adult medicine, we sometimes premedicate a patient with benadryl and prednisone before giving IV contrast (its a chemical that we inject in people so to obtain a CT scan) if they are allergic to it. So if you premedicate the child, he may not develop the allergy. What I am curious about is why is he not absorbing or utilizing oral iron supplements? Giving vitamin C with iron supplements sometimes helps with the absorption of iron. Which iron rich foods have you tried? Remember red meats and liver are excellent sources of iron and are easily absorbable. In chinese culture and a few european cultures, cooked blood is eaten.

Question: Could hematocrit,RBC count, have an impact on the diagnosis and treatment for iron deficiency Anemia?

Answer: Of course! So could serum iron, TIBC and ferritin levels.

Question: I just found out I have thrombocythemia and iron deficiency anemia? Anyone know about treatment or longevity? I have a platelet count of 1,000,000 Hct =9, hgb=28, iron level of 17. I have had a hysterectomy and also been checked for a GI bleed which was negative. They put me on iron and I have to go see a hematologist. Can't tell where blood is getting lost but H&H are 9 and 28, and platelets >1,000,000

Answer: This site can answer some of your questions/concerns Best wishes

Question: can we use malunggay leaves as a treatment for iron deficiency anemia?

Answer: Why not just cook in an iron skillet, its cheaper provides iron to all food cooked in it, and stuff tastes good.

Question: anemia treatment, how long does it take for iron deficiency anemia?

Answer: I dont know 2-3 weeks maybe.. ALways remember take your iron pills with an empty stomach and then dont eat dairy products! It stops iron absorbing in the bllod (sorry for my bad english) Also eat beetroot, spinach, lentil and walnuts. Good luck with your treatment!

Question: Will iron deficiency anemia improve on its own without any treatment?

Answer: No. You will need to eat foods with a lot of iron in them and/or take iron supplements. In addition, you need to know why you have an iron deficiency. Some anemias are easily treated. Other anemias are serious problems and need to be managed by a medical professional.

Question: What is the treatment of Anemia causes by viral infection? What's symptom of iron deficiency/viral infection? What is the treatment of Anemia causes by viral infection? Is the infection can still exist even after taken Antibiotic? Please also let me know about the symptoms to detect whether it has caused by iron deficiency or viral infection.

Answer: With animia u get light headed alot. ur always tierd. and u get pale. i take a 65mg of iron a day it helps and cook out of a cast iron skillet it also really helps.

Question: should I seek treatment for my iron deficiency? is it a serious health condition that I need to address? I'm 19 years old, I found out that I had an iron deficiency/anemia in h.s. when I tried to donate blood but was refused because of it. I haven't taken measures to improve it because I didn't think it was a serious condition. I don't really have symptoms except usually being cold and feeling weak and faint in intense heat...Could and iron deficiency be damaging to me later in life? Should I continue to not worry about it? What should I do to treat my anemia?

Answer: You first need to see a hematologist to determine the cause of your iron deficiency. If you have thalassemia, taking an iron supplement will do no good and may do long term damage to liver, spleen and kidneys. Anemia is a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells. If you have anemia in addition to iron deficiency you should get a medical review. If you plan to have children later, you really need to know the root cause of your condition.

Question: What treatments, drugs, or vitamins would you suggest to someone who has iron-deficiency anemia? What treatments, drugs, or vitamins would you suggest to someone who has iron-deficiency anemia? What would you suggest to someone who has pernicious anemia?

Answer: I have iron-deficient anemia and the nurse told me to stop drinking so much tea (b/c tea blocks iron absorbtion), eat more greens, fish, eggs, take vitamin B12 or iron. not sure about the other.

Question: Anemia Treatment? I am a male in my mid 20s. I have suspected for some time that I may be anemic, especially since it is common in my family. I often experience fatigue and other symptoms of anemia. It was finally confirmed by one of my doctors recently that I did, in fact, have a slight iron deficiency. I have not yet seen my family doctor concerning the issue. My question is... Is there anyone out there who has been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and received treatment. If so, what was the result of the treatment? Was there a significant change in health (more energy, strength, change in mood, etc) after treatment? I just started taking a multi-vitamin with iron recently (Mens One-A-Day Active) in hopes that it will improve my general well-being, if in fact the anemia is the cause of many of my problems. Thank you

Answer: Yes, I'm anemic secondary to another medical condition that causes it. I've been prescribed iron pills to take daily and I take in more iron in my diet. I've noticed that I'm not nearly as tired as I was without treating it.

Question: Could I have iron deficiency anemia? ? I haven't been feeling so well lately (I've had a head ache, and I've felt really dizzy and tired), and I decided to go onto webmd.com and type in my symptoms. I came up with about 20 possible ailments, including stress (very possible) and some other things. But the one that caught my eyes was iron deficiency anemia. I think that my mom said that when I was little my doctor thought I might have anemia (I've always been pretty small, pale, and had dark circles under my eyes pretty much since I can remember). So I clicked that one, and it listed some symptoms that might go along with ida, and many of them fit what I had experienced. Now I'm not so sure if I should tell my mother. I did some research on it and I found that minor cases of ida usually don't have any real symptoms, and if one has any of them they should contact their doctor. But I'm not sure if I'm overreacting or not. Maybe it's just stress. I don't really want to make a big deal out of nothing. Are there any signs I should look out for, that should get my nervous? Any symptoms I should really see a doctor about? Mostly I'm feeling really dizzy, could that be because of something else that's easily dealt with? And if I don't do anything about this, and there really is something wrong, what could be the outcome of no treatment?

Answer: I have to agree with all the above answers. But if it makes you feel any better...recently I had routine blood work done and my body was almost non existent of iron. I was told I have anemia and put on over the counter iron tablets (350 mg. a day). After about a month all the same symptoms you are talking about went away. And I'm talking about being so drained of energy that I didn't even want to talk. Try the iron tabs before you really freak out. Now if you pass out...go see the Doc. Hope this helps you. God Bless

Question: How do you cope with the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia? I had bariatric surgery last June. Recently I have been experiencing all the symptoms of anemia. I just had a physical, and blood tests and am awaiting results. However, I am soooooo exhausted, and feeling cognitively like I am struggling to concentrate on even the smallest tasks. I am dizzy, and weak. I have cold hands, feet daily. And now headaches. I have read about the disease, and the suggested treatments. However, I just want to stop these symptoms. I feel awful. Any good ideas to help cope with the symptoms on a daily basis, and maintain, work, family routines. Ugh...this sucks.

Answer: Had the same problem, in my case 1 year after the bariatric surgery, I used energy drinks to help in the late hours(I study in the noon).I take more vitamins. But really until the doctor gave me injections of B-12 and Iron for 10 days and change my vitamins to liquid(more easy to absolve) the sintoms didn't go better. Take with calm when the doctor evaluate you and gave a treatment all is going to be better. Good luck

Question: Chemistry HW Help Please Explain Thanks for any help? 1. Why is it not possible to balance an equation by changing the subscript on a substance, say from H20 to H2O2? 2. Write a balanced equation for te reaction of aqueous sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) with aqueous sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to yield CO2, Na2SO4, and H20. 3. How may Ca2+ ions are in a mole of CaCl2? How may Cl-? 4. How many calcium atoms are in 16.2g of calcium? 5. How many moles of aspirin, C9H8O4, are in a 500 mg tablet? 6. Iron (II) sulfate, FeSO4, is used in the clinical treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. What is the molar mass of FeSO4? How may moles of FeSO4 are in a standard 300 mg tablet? Please is there anyone out there that could help. I would appreciate it.

Answer: I hope it's not too late: 1. It's not posible because then you'll have a different compound, the molecules are held together by the number of atoms in the subscript if you add a new atom (a new subscript) then it's not the same molecule. 2. NaHCO3 + H2SO4 -----> Na2SO4 + CO2 + H2O 2NaHCO3 + H2SO4 -----> Na2SO4 + 2CO2 + 2H2O 3. 1 mole is the same as 6.02X10^23 molecules for every molecule of CaCl2 you have 1 Ca+2 and 2 Cl- therefore in 1 mole you have 6.02X10^23 Ca+2 ions 4. Ca atomic weight is: 40 in 16.2g there are 16.2/40 = 0.405 moles of calcium for 1 mole there are 6.02X10^23 atoms of calcium there are 0.405(6.02X10^23) = 2.44X10^23 atoms of calcium 5. Aspirin molecular weight is: MW = 12*9 + 1*8 + 16*4 = 180 g/mol 500 mg = 0.5 g n = m/MW = (0.5 g)/(180 g/mol) = 0.0028 moles of aspirin 6. molar mass (or molecular weight) = MW = 55.8*1 + 32.1*1 + 16*4 = 151.9 in 300mg = 0.3 g n = 0.3/151.9 = 0.00197 moles = 1.97 mmoles

Question: Chem Help Please? 1. Why is it not possible to balance an equation by changing the subscript on a substance, say from H20 to H2O2? 2. Write a balanced equation for te reaction of aqueous sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) with aqueous sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to yield CO2, Na2SO4, and H20. 3. How may Ca2+ ions are in a mole of CaCl2? How may Cl-? 4. How many calcium atoms are in 16.2g of calcium? 5. How many moles of aspirin, C9H8O4, are in a 500 mg tablet? 6. Iron (II) sulfate, FeSO4, is used in the clinical treatment of iron-deficiency anemia. What is the molar mass of FeSO4? How may moles of FeSO4 are in a standard 300 mg tablet?

Answer: 1. Because H2O and H2O2 are different compounds 2. 2NaHCO3 + H2SO4 >> Na2SO4 + 2CO2 +2 H2O 3. 6.02 x 10^23 Ca2+ ions in 1 mole and 2 x 6.02 x 10^23 = 1.20 x 10^24 Cl- ions in 1 mole 4 Atomic weight CA = 40.08 g/mol Moles Ca = 16.2 g / 40.08 = 0.404 5.Molar mass = 180 g Moles = 500 g / 180 = 2.78 6. MM = 151.9 g/mol Moles FeSO4 = 0.300 g / 151.9 = 0.00197

Question: Is anemia fatal? I have a major iron deficiency due to my diet choice of vegetarianism [is that a word?] Anyways, my hemoglobin level is at 13.4, when its supposed to be at least 14.0. My mother thinks that I may have iron deficiency anemia. I am still young and I'm worried. Is it fatal? What are some treatments?

Answer: You may have iron deficient anemia, but it's not because you are a vegetarian. It's also not fatal, although it is determintal to your health. If you actually got to the point you were passing out and dizzy from it, you'd either get iron injections or a transfusion of packed red cells, and then iron supplements. Although the iron in plants is not as readily abosorbed by the body as that from meat, that's still no excuse to be anemic. You can get iron quite well from veggies and fruits. Dried beans and dried fruit happen to be excellent sources of iron, as are the leafy green veggies. Depending on how strict a vegetarian diet you follow, you can also get your iron from eggs and fish. And while folks will assume they aren't getting enough iron, a good bit of the time what they really aren't getting are enough of the B complex vitamins which allow the body to use the iron it already has or gets. You get the B complex vitamins from whole grains, and in addition to eating more iron, you should also eat more whole grain foods. Breakfast cereal is also usually fortified with both, and there are cereals out there that will provide 100% of most of your daily needs. It also probably wouldn't hurt, considering your age- to add a chewable multivitamin/mineral supplement to the daily routine. They don't have to be expensive kinds either, a childrens chewable found in the grocery store will fit the bill nicely. You are still doing some very rapid growth, and being female, you will lose some iron every month due to your cycle. It's also rather difficult for women to meet their nutritional requirements and not overeat, so a daily vitamin is sensible. Anemia isn't fatal, but it does interfere with your growth at this point, so it is something worth taking care of. You don't have to eat meat, but you do have to eat well, and be thoughtful about your food choices.

Question: Pernicious anemia: got bordeline results, do I need treatment? I have had issues about being exhausted and tired all the time. I got several tests for iron deficiency and my thyroid, everything comes up fine. But my doctor recently requested that I be tested for B12 levels. My results were around 155 and the nurse said they draw the "normal" limit at 156. She said not to worry everything would go back to normal by itself and I couldn't talk to my doctor. I'm in another city for a job until I go back to school. So I can't take an appointment with my doctor for at least a month and a half (if i'm lucky). Should I take B12 supplements in the meantime or wait and get tested again in about two months when I finally get an appointment? I'm worried that things will not go back to normal and the levels will keep dropping. And I want to avoid the neurological effects of B12 deficiency. It isn't caused by dietary deficiencies I eat a lot of meat, eggs and dairy products. My doctor tested me for h.pylori, but that turned out negative. I know that could have affected absorption if I had it. It really looks like pernicious anemia and not just low B12. I know most people treat it with 1 to 6 mg of B12 daily, but I'm just worried that if I treat it myself then my next results will be fine and he won,t bother doing the test for the antibodies. And i'd be left in the dark again.

Answer: Low B12 doesnt neccessarily mean you have pernicious anemia. You could just have anemia due to low B12. They sound the same but the distinction is that pernicious anemia is caused by the bodies inability to absord B12 (its an autoimmune disorder). Anemia due to low B12 is anemia in a person who can absorb B12 fine but isnt getting enough B12 from their diet (not eating enough B12 rich foods). You should take a supplement, if your problems are just dietry it should fix it. If you have pernicious anemia it wont and in two months your results will still be low and you can get tested for, its a specific blood test for the antibody people with pernicious anemia make. Then you can get injections of B12 instead.