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I am a auto immune hemolytic anemia patient,what food should i eat more ?

ASKED by Anonymous on December 22, 2009 - 12:24pm

I suferring from AIHA from last ten years...currenty on 5mg alternate day predisolne and 5 mg daily folic acid.

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What is Mediterranean Anemia (Thalassemia)?

Written by Mary Kyle on December 30, 2009 - 6:45am

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. The gene which causes thalassemia is passed from parent to child. According to the World Health Organization, worldwide thalassemia anemias are the most common form of inherited blood disorder.

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Hemolytic Anemia – An Overview

Written by Mary Kyle on December 23, 2009 - 1:49pm

As women, most of us have experienced anemia (lower than normal red blood count), along with the associated headaches, fatigue and pale skin that often accompany it. While certainly bothersome, iron deficiency anemia is most often caused by the loss of blood during menstruation and is easily treated simply by replacing the lost iron through iron supplements. There is, however, one type of anemia family that is not quite so easily treated –- hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is a rare, and unlike iron deficiency anemia, and potentially life threatening, form of anemia.

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A Woman’s Heart, Anemia, Arrhythmia and Heart Disease?

Written by Mary Kyle on November 11, 2009 - 8:05pm

I love to write and talk about heart disease but thought I’d take a break from that topic this week and delve into other waters. You know – just stir the waters a little bit and give you some variety. So, what to talk about this week? And then, it hit me – Anemia!

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chronic anemia and iron and the heart

ASKED by Anonymous on October 16, 2009 - 7:32pm

I have a hereditary condition in which i requrie iron infusions, will this do damage to my heart over time? Have been doing this for 7 years now.

Latest Comment by susanc on October 17, 2009 - 6:29am View Comments

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Fatigue - How Can I Find More Energy Each Day

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on July 29, 2009 - 3:57pm

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints I get from patients that walk through the doors of my office. Fatigue is something that many people are tired of (excuse the pun), but people get used to dealing with it.

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Sickle Cell Trait, could I have it?

ASKED by kinnis on May 13, 2009 - 8:22pm

A month ago ,I donated blood, A few days later I received a letter stating they could not use my blood . They told me I have the sickle cell trait.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

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Iron Rich Food Sources To Improve Your Iron Markers

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on April 19, 2009 - 11:26am

Have you recently been diagnosed with iron-deficient anemia or told that you need more iron in your diet? There are two types of iron sources called “heme” and “non-heme” that are utilized by your body. The heme-sources of iron are animal derived and easily absorbed by your body (some say as much as 40%). Non-heme sources are plant and grain derived and is only absorbed up to 8% depending on your digestion.

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Feeling Anemic? Have Your Ferritin Tested

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on April 19, 2009 - 11:12am

There are different types of anemia, however the one you might hear about most often is iron-deficient anemia. This means your body does not have enough iron either because you do not eat it, you do not absorb it, and/or you are bleeding it out somewhere (most commonly due to your period).

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Anemia

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Anemia and iron supplements

ASKED by Cyndi on December 12, 2008 - 10:29am

I had my spleen out as the result of a riding accident when I was young, and from time to time in my life I've been anemic as a result.

The most recent episode was this week, when my doctor made me come to

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I am a auto immune hemolytic anemia patient,what food should i eat more ?

What is Mediterranean Anemia (Thalassemia)?

Hemolytic Anemia – An Overview

A Woman’s Heart, Anemia, Arrhythmia and Heart Disease?

chronic anemia and iron and the heart

Fatigue - How Can I Find More Energy Each Day

Sickle Cell Trait, could I have it?

Iron Rich Food Sources To Improve Your Iron Markers

Feeling Anemic? Have Your Ferritin Tested

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