Anemia is diagnosed, the patient follows all doctor's recommendations, but there is no improvement. Why doesn't the treatment help, and what mistakes could have been made?
Dr. Anahit
Mistake 1: Incorrect determination of the type of anemia
If the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia is correct, then there is sure to be an improvement from iron preparations. If treatment fails, however, the doctor should consider an alternative course of treatment. A poor course of treatment can lead to iron overload in the organs and tissues.
Mistake 2: Improperly chosen medication
The doctor should always take into account the patient's concomitant diseases, such as ===malabsorption syndrome, gastrointestinal diseases, and others since they interfere with the normal absorption of drugs. You should also observe the body's reaction to the medication. If unwanted side effects occur — such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea ...
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