Patient's question:
I have been feeling tired and weak every time I have my period for the past few months. Sometimes I also feel dizzy and have headaches, and my complexion is particularly poor. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor said I have iron deficiency anemia. What should I do about iron deficiency anemia in adults?Doctor's answer:
Iron deficiency anemia requires irregular use of iron treatment. Ferrous sulfate is commonly used in clinical diagnosis. If the anemia is severe, intravenous iron supplementation can be administered first. Combined with oral iron supplementation, it is necessary to digest iron-rich foods such as lean meat, animal organs, and spinach. Eating more food enhances iron absorption. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption. Vitamin C is a strong reducing agent that can convert dietary iron into absorbable iron. Fruits and vegetables such as kiwi, oranges, tangerines, and tomatoes are rich in vitamin C. Drinking tea before or after meals inhibits iron absorption. Treatment for this disease requires irregular and long-term care. Before iron absorption can induce ferritin to return to normal, hemoglobin must first return to normal. The condition is generally self-limiting, and regular checks of ferritin and blood routine are recommended.