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Iron Deficiency Anemia : Treatments

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The cause of the iron deficiency must be found, especially in older patients who face the greatest risk for gastrointestinal cancers. Iron supplements (ferrous sulfate) are available.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 5, 2009
In patients with poor iron absorption(by the gut), therapy with injection or infusion is preferable over oral supplements. Treatment of iron deficiency anemia sometimes requires more than therapy with iron.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
In patients with poor gastrointestinal absorption of iron, therapy with injection or infusion is preferable over oral supplements. Treatment of iron deficiency anemia sometimes requires more than therapy with iron.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The goal of treatment for iron deficiency anemia is to restore iron levels and the production of healthy RBCs and increase the essential flow of oxygen to tissues. Iron preparations may be given by injection or, in older children, as oral suppleme...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person(donor) to another(recipient).Transfusions are given to restore lost or depleted blood components, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deli...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Detailed information on blood transfusion, including the components of blood and potential risks involved in a blood transfusion
Source:StayWell
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person(donor) to another(recipient).Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body''...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Transfusion therapy refers to the process of administering whole blood or blood components to a patient through an intravenous(IV) needle or catheter placed in a patient''s vein. Blood and blood products may be autologous(comprised of the patient''s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from a donor to a recipient.Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body''s ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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