Patient's question:
I am very thin and frail, and I usually eat very little. I often feel sluggish and have a sallow complexion. After a thorough examination, the doctor said I have symptoms of anemia. How should I stabilize an anemic patient and what medication should be used?Doctor's answer:
If anemia occurs frequently, it can also be harmful to the body. If the anemia is caused by nutritional deficiency, iron supplements can be used for treatment, including dextran iron, ferrous gluconate, iron sorbitol, ferrous fumarate, and polysaccharide-iron complex, etc. Constipation can be alleviated by consuming more grains, dairy products, and tea to inhibit iron absorption. Eating more fish, meat, and vitamin C can enhance iron absorption.