Suggest treatment for anemia
Patient: hi.i am a student doctor.few months ago i found myself losing my weight and a pale color.then, on the internet i searched for the cause.noticing all the symptoms (hair loss, pale color, fatigue even after having a good sleep, headache etc) i found that i am suffering from iron deficiency anemia.for that i used "Maltofer" that is a tablet enriched with iron3.i found the dose quite effective but then i didn't took the dose properly.now again i am having the same problem.can u suggest me some better advice? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Check your  hemoglobin for confirmation of anemia2. Check red cell indices to look for low MCV to diagnose iron deficiency anemia3. Start on iron therapy and after 15 days, check with reticulocyte count to evaluate for iron response.4. If responding well continue therapy until hemoglobin reaches normal level.5. Have a nutritious diet too.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.