Question
How should I treat iron deficiency anemia?
Answer
Generally speaking, when the patient’s hemoglobin level is below 60g/L and there is a persistent bleeding condition, Chinese medicine treatment may not be effective, and Western medicine iron supplements can be considered. Doctors believe that spleen deficiency is the key to this disease, so the main treatment method is to enhance spleen health and Qi, and to promote blood production. The spleen is the root of postnatal essence and the source of Qi and blood generation. Therefore, a healthy spleen ensures adequate Qi and blood production. Additionally, the combined use of Qi-enhancing drugs and iron-containing medication formulations can significantly improve the condition.