As there are many factors causing anemia, the main treatment is for the cause. Correction of disorder causing anemia. Correction of iron deficiency - to restore hemoglobin level. To replenish iron stores. Oral iron administration is advised.
Total iron binding capacity of blood shows an increase.
Following severe and prolonged iron deficiency, patients sometimes develop difficulty in swallowing specially solids in extreme cases for liquids - owing to thin membranous web in the lower part of the throat. Eating food which are rich in iron and taking iron tablets supplement the lack of iron in the body. Also, iron can be given intra muscularly. Iron dextran given IM reaches peak concentration in 24-48 hours. Palpitations - Awareness of ones own heart beat.