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Iron deficiency
Should I take any iron supplement?
Is making changes in diet enough?
I have anal fissures. So, I met my gastro-surgeon, who said nothing to worry about since haemoglobin is normal(15.25) but I forgot to ask those questions given above.
Could you please help with this?
Thank you.
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No need for iron supplementation. Take foods rich in fibre.
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You can take iron supplements or diet modifications as per your convinience.
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Dr. Vijay Mohan Gummala
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Iron rich diet should be sufficient as your Hb is normal. May be you can recheck your Hb after a month
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Dr. Smitha Nambiar
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20 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Based on the details provided it is sufficient to maintain a iron rich diet, supplentation not required
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