ANEMIA - Prevention and treatment of anemia

Simple adjustments to your lifestyle and eating habits 

may help prevent and treat anemia.

 

In order to prevent anemia, it is important to:

• Eat a balanced healthy diet rich in iron.
• Reduce tea and coffee intake as they make it harder for your body to absorb iron.
• Increase vitamin C intake as it may help iron absorption.

Depending on the type and severity of anemia, your doctor may suggest the following treatments:

• Iron or vitamin supplements
• Changing medication dosages
• Surgery to prevent abnormal bleeding (e.g. heavy periods)
• Surgery to remove the spleen (in relevant cases)

Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/