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Anaemia

Also indexed as:Low Hematocrit, Low Hemoglobin, Low Red Blood Cell Count, Low Haematocrit, Low Haemoglobin, Genetic Thiamine-Responsive Anemia, Genetic Vitamin B6-Responsive Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Sideroblastic Anemia
Boost your red blood cell count to a normal level by replenishing what your body may be missing. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Boost your red blood cell count to a normal level by replenishing what your body may be missing. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Replace needed nutrients

    Prevent and treat anaemia with supplemental iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid; you should not take iron unless a blood test has revealed a deficiency

  • Get a check-up

    Visit your doctor for a test to determine the cause

  • Add L-carnitine to your routine

    If you have thallasaemia, take 100 mg of this nutritional supplement per 2.2 pounds of body weight each day to reduce the need for blood transfusions

  • Ask about injectable iron (InFeD, Ferrlecit), vitamin B12, folic acid, and epoetin alpha (Epogen, Procrit) for treating specific anaemias

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