Treatments for Nutritional Anemia
Posted July 1, 2008 8:35 PM
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The goal of treating anemia is to restore the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood to normal. This may involve dietary changes, medications, medical procedures, and treating conditions responsible for causing the anemia.
Treatment may involve any of the following:
Lifestyle changes
Medications
Other treatments
References:
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine . 16th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2004.
Last reviewed February 2007 by Mark A. Best, MD, MPH, MBA
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Source: EBSCO
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