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Anemia

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Anemia Treatment

The treatment for anemia depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for anemia may include:

Oral corticosteroid medication

Prednisone
Medrol

Erythropoietin:

Stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells

Iron supplements
Blood transfusion
Vitamin B supplements

For more information:

Aplastic anemia treatment
Hemolytic anemia treatment
Iron deficient anemia treatment
Megaloblastic anemia treatment
Pernicious anemia treatment
Sickle cell anemia treatment
Thalassemia treatment

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Aplastic anemia
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Bone disease
Hemolytic anemia
Iron deficient anemia
Megaloblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Thalassemia
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Breathing difficulty
Dizziness
Palpitations
Weakness or fatigue

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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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