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Conventional Treatment of Anaemia
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Conventional treatment of anaemia

Conventional treatment that is recommended for anaemia depends on the cause and the severity of the anaemia.

Blood transfusion

If the anaemia is really bad due to severe blood loss (injury, accident) and blood levels are too low, then a blood transfusion will be given to prevent death.

Oxygen therapy

Some people with severe anaemia (usually due to injury, illness or accident ) may require an oxygen mask to help them breath, if their oxygen levels are too low, this is due to a lack of of haemoglobin in the blood, which carries around the oxygen to the cells. Oxygen therapy is usually given in hospital and only used for patients with very severe anaemia.

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Supplements

If the anaemia is due to a deficiency of particular nutrients, then the most common form of treatment are supplement (given in a variety of formats, depending on the type of anaemia):


Surgery

Some people may need surgery to stop the cause of their anaemia:

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  Last reviewed: 15 December 2007 || Last updated: 28 February 2009

 

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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.

 

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