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Anemia problem
I took a hemoglobin test in May and it was normal. But after two surgeries for wisdom tooth removal (mesial impaction) on October 2nd, I started feeling tired sometimes. So I rechecked my hemoglobin and now it is 9.7. How can I increase it?
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A drop in haemoglobin from normal levels to 9.7 g/dL after recent surgeries is common and can occur due to blood loss during procedures, reduced food intake, inflammation, and poor absorption during recovery. This level indicates moderate anaemia, which makes you feel fatigued.
Here is what you can do:
- Add green leafy vegetables such as spinach and amaranth along with legumes and pulses (lentils, chickpeas, rajma).
- If you consume non-vegetarian foods, eggs, fish, and lean meat are good sources of well-absorbed iron.
- Garden cress seeds are rich in iron, folate, and protein. You can soak 1 teaspoon overnight and consume it in the morning, or add the soaked seeds to porridge, curd, or salads.
- Always pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C sources such as lemon, amla, guava, or oranges.
- Avoid tea, coffee, or calcium-rich foods close to iron-rich meals.
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If you require a personalized diet plan which will help you improve your hemoglobin levels then do reach out to us.
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Include Raisins , figs ,dates in your diet , Also include green leafy vegetables.
Include Beetroot or ABC (Apple beetroot carrot ) juice with lemon juice .
Include pomegranate with kiwi
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Add black raisins and roasted till seeds in ur diet ,incorporated pulses like chickpeas ,Chana and moong or regular basis as well as spinach and mint leaves
Also included vitamin c rich fruits in ur diet For increasing absorption of iron
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First of all do u have any other health issue so do let me know and follow proper diet
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according to other health conditions start taking anything
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take methycobalamine along with folic acid and take atleast 1 lemon during a day
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Hello there,
You can include aliv seeds, spinach, rajma, chickpeas etc in your diet paired with vitamin c rich fruits to enhance it's absorption.
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Please do 1 month course of deworming.
Followed by get a personalized diet plan from me.
Thank you.
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Hi
You are anemic and when you consider your height and weight you seem to be a little underweight too.
Right eating habits at right time with sufficient fluid intake as well as good rest is required.
Sometimes the underlying cause of anemia has to be detected before deciding it is the surgery which is the cause.
Irregular monthly cycle, excessive bleeding, worms in the body, thyroid imbalances could be the reason for the anemia.
Rules of the factors causing it with following the right balance of eating from the five major food groups with stress on eating green leafy vegetables, grains and cereals
Adding red meat, moringa leaves adding dates and raisins can further improve your iron deficiency.
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Hello,
Increase your iron intake
Improve overall nutrition
Recover From Surgery, Stress, or Reduced Intake
All this factors you need to focus and recheck it
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Contact directly via practo to get into more details for a better conversation
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
It's not always tooth removal it could be due to menses also
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Foods that increase haemoglobin fast
Eat daily
Spinach, beet root , dates , raisins, jaggery, sesame seeds, sprouts, ragi , kidney beans, black beans, eggs, chicken
Vitamin C foods helps iron absorption
Lemon , orange, amla , tomato, guava
Tip : always lemon squeeze on meals
Folic acid
Green leafy
Banana , papaya, beans , peas , eggs
Vitamin B 12
Milk and curd, paneer, eggs, chicken/ fish
Avoid
Tea and coffee
Too much milk with meals
Junk foods
Excess rice - only meals
Drinking water immediately after meals
Supplements
Many women need supplements along with diet
Iron tablets ( ferrous ascorbate/ Folic acid)
Vitamin B12
Folic acid
Important: take iron after meals, not on empty stomach
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Root cause of Low iron level may vary. Though you can add natural iron sources like green goddess juice/ reisin water/ green leafy vegetables etc. Better is to figure out the reason first and change the diet accordingly.
You can get the constitution (vata/pitta/kapha) check and go accordingly. That dietary change will be as per the bodily requirement.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good afternoon pls try to increase natural food sources of iron rich foods included into your diet routine. If u want to get further info pls contact directly through app.
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