Anemia and fatigue in 85yr old

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My father (85 years old), having iorn defficiency anemia & hypothyroidism. Doctor suspecting smouldering myloma??? for him. ( No M band seen in blood protien test) . What are the treatment option in his case by considering his age. At present , only taking thyroid & iorn tabs. Kindly valuable suggestions

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Do CBC with Peripheral smear. Do complete examination by doctor

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Needs physical examination

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Dr. Archana Prathipati Oncologist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

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Get a bone marrow biopsy if suspicion persists and peripheral smear.. Rule out other causes of anemia tooo