Yes. My doctor of 22 yrs. recently retired and sadly died shortly thereafter. I could always count on him for any question that might concern me. The dr. I have now only sees me once every 4 months. I have asked his medical assistant who receives his calls from his patient s. I was told, as of my last blood work, that I have become very anemic. This happened once before a few years ago, but with a small change in diet and a medicine, the name of which escapes me at the moment, and in a short time I was no longer anemic. Can you suggest what I can do to get rid of this anemia? I m 66 and will be 67 in 3 mo s. My health is fairly good, so what would one of you suggest I do?
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. You have to be regular on iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements.2. Improve on your nutrition by taking heme rich foods like cereals, pulses and meat. Also have citrus fruits as it increases absorption of whatever iron is available.3. Avoid excess intake of tea as it inhibits iron absorption.4. You can keep a check on Hemoglobin say once in a month, also get a reticulocyte count done to know the improving status of hemoglobin. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.