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How can you care for yourself when you have anemia from heavy bleeding?
- Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine.
- Your doctor may recommend eating more foods that have a lot of iron in them. These include red meat, poultry, and eggs. They also include beans, raisins, iron-fortified cereals, whole-grain bread, and leafy green vegetables.
- Iron pills can cause constipation. If you take them, there are things you can do to avoid constipation. Drink plenty of fluids, eat foods with a lot of fiber, and exercise every day.
Anemia from heavy bleeding: When to call
Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:
- You passed out (lost consciousness).
- Your stools are maroon or very bloody.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You are short of breath.
- You have new or worse bleeding.
- You are dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You feel weaker or more tired than usual.
- You do not get better as expected.
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