How is Iron Deficiency Treated?1
- It is very important to determine what is causing iron deficiency in order to treat it properly.
- Treatment may involve a change in dietary habits if not enough iron-rich foods are being eaten.
- If anemia is a result of too much blood loss or an underlying condition, the cause will need to be determined and proper treatment for the condition provided.
- Your physician may also recommend an iron supplement to help increase iron levels and prevent iron deficiency.
Treatment options for iron deficiency anemia1
Mild IDA
Iron Rich Foods
Heme iron: Animal sources
Non-heme iron: Plant sources
Mild to Moderate IDA
Oral Iron Supplements
Severe IDA
Parenteral Iron Supplements
Intravenous (IV) iron
Intramuscular (IM) iron
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References
1) US National Library of Medicine, NIH. Iron deficiency anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia
