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How can we get iron fron food to prevent talasemia?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - Thalassemia is a hereditary disease whereby the protein in the red blood cells, the hemoglobin, is defective, which renders it less able to carry enough oxygen to the tissues in the body. Thalassemia ... Read More
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In an early pregnancy, is it safe to take an iron pill in the morning w/out bkfst & another one in the afternoon? I have muscle/knee pain & headaches.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine, Obstetrics & Gynecology - We don't recommend taking iron on an empty stomach. You should do a CBC to see if you have anemia for the necessary iron dosage.
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Hello doctors. I was thinking recently to take some vitamins (iron) as supplements since I cant eat all the time healthy food. what do you recommend ?
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - you can take food supplement in your case but not to take iron if it is not needed .
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