What Is Anemia?

Treatments For Anemia

The method used to treat a patient's anemia depends on the underlying cause of it. For types of anemia related to deficiencies in an individual's diet, vitamin B12 or iron supplements may be prescribed. If the cause of a patient's anemia is related to excessive blood loss, a blood transfusion to replace the lost blood may be required. Individuals with kidney and liver-related types of anemia may be treated with certain medications to help with increasing the production of healthy red blood cells. In situations where the patient's anemia is caused by a form of cancer or a tumor, a surgical procedure may be required to remedy it. If faulty or impaired bone marrow is the cause of anemia, treatment to replace or replenish it may be required. Some forms of treatment may have to be followed for life if the anemia cannot be cured completely, while others may only need initial treatment and follow up.

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