Patient's question:
Decrease, food intake increased from a small bowl to half a small bowl, constipation, weight dropped from 24 jin to 21 jin, egg consumption triggered eczema, supplementary food provided no significant effect. A week ago, during a check-up for bronchitis, the previous treatment history and effectiveness were discovered: bronchitis...Doctor's answer:
Dietary Adjustment: Dietary nutrition should be appropriate, and food must be diversified. The diet should be broad, avoiding pickiness, as otherwise, a lack of certain nutrients may lead to anemia. The diet should be rich in nutrition and easier to absorb. Meals should be regular and restrained, avoiding overeating. Consume more iron-rich foods such as pork liver, pork blood, lean meat, dairy products, beans, pork, apples, and green leafy vegetables. Drinking tea can aid in the digestion of folic acid and vitamin B12, helping to treat megaloblastic anemia. However, it is not advisable to drink tea for iron-deficiency anemia, as tea can interfere with the body's absorption of iron supplements. Properly digesting acidic foods can help in the absorption of iron supplements. Avoid spicy and extremely cold foods that are difficult to absorb. Daily dietary therapy can be used in conjunction with other methods to nourish the body. (2) Balance rest and activity, engage in appropriate physical exercise.Medical Advice: Iron supplements are the most effective treatment for iron-deficiency anemia, with many types available. Generally, oral inorganic salts are the most economical, convenient, and effective method. It is best to take the medication between meals to reduce irritation to the gastric mucosa and enhance absorption. Avoid taking large amounts of milk at the same time, as milk is high in phosphorus and can interfere with iron absorption. Vitamin C can reduce trivalent iron to divalent iron, making it more soluble and easier to absorb in the small intestine, even when the pH is elevated. For example, adding 60mg of vitamin C to rice can increase iron absorption by three times. Therefore, it is recommended to take vitamin C concurrently with iron supplements. If vitamin C is taken four hours before iron supplements, it will not have this effect. This treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.