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Anemia remedies are prescribed when hemoglobin values are below reference values, such as hemoglobin below 12 g / dl in women and below 13 g / dl in men. In addition, it is also recommended to take medications to prevent anemia after long surgery, before pregnancy and after delivery, for example.
Generally, the remedies are in the form of pills or capsules, but in more severe cases it may be necessary to take the remedy through the vein, through injection into the muscle or blood transfusion, as directed by the doctor.
The remedies indicated by the doctor may vary according to the type of anemia, and may be recommended:
1. Decrease in iron levels
In this case, the use of medications rich in folic acid, ferrous sulfate and iron, such as Folifolin, Endofolin, Hemototal, Fervit, Fetrival, Iberol and Vitafer, is usually indicated, in order to increase the amount of circulating iron and its transport to the body. . These remedies are usually indicated in case of microcytic, hypochromic or ferropenic anemia, being generally indicated by the doctor that the remedy is taken with meals for about 3 months.
2. Decrease in vitamin B12 levels
Anemia due to decreased levels of vitamin B12, also called megaloblastic anemia, should be treated with cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin, such as Alginac, Profol, Permadoze, Jaba 12, Metiocolin, Etna together with multivitamins such as Suplevit or Century, for example.
3. Severe anemia
When anemia is severe and, the patient has hemoglobin values below 10 g / dl, for example, it may be necessary to have a blood transfusion, to receive the missing blood cells and decrease the symptoms of anemia. However, usually after transfusion it is necessary to maintain iron intake through tablets.
4. Anemia in pregnancy
To prevent the occurrence of anemia in pregnancy, it is common to take pills, such as folic acid tablets, before and during pregnancy, however, only by medical indication. In addition, after normal childbirth, excessive blood loss may occur, which can cause anemia, so it is necessary, in some cases, to take iron.
5. Home remedies
To help treat anemia, you can take a home remedy such as strawberry, beet juice or a nettle tea or mugwort. In addition, eating a pineapple juice with parsley is good for fighting anemia, as these foods are rich in vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron. Learn about other options for home remedies for anemia.
In addition to treating anemia it is essential to eat foods rich in iron and vitamin C. See in the video below what to eat to fight anemia:
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