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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 [10] procedures, and treating conditions responsible for causing the anemia.
Treatment may involve any of the following:
Lifestyle changes [11]
Medications [12]
Other treatments [13]
References:
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine . 16th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2004.
Last reviewed February 2007 by Mark A. Best, MD, MPH, MBA [14]
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 [10] 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 [15] provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical [10] condition.
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