Author: D.B. Sharma[1], Parth Aphale[2], Atul Rajgurav[3]
[1]Principal
Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Pune,
[2]Faculty, Department of Homoeopthic Pharmacy
Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Pune
[3]M.D.(Hom.)
Faculty, Department of Homoeopthic Pharmacy
Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Pune
Address for correspondence
Dr. D. B. Sharma
Dr. D. Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Dist.Pune-411018.
Abstract
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia — a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.
As the name implies, iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can’t produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.
You can usually correct iron deficiency anemia with iron supplementation. Sometimes additional tests or treatments for iron deficiency anemia are necessary, especially if the doctor suspects that you’re bleeding internally.
In the countries like India many people suffer from iron deficiency. It is observed that people from a financially good background are also not spared from the iron deficiency anemia. Homoeopathy has lots to offer in such cases. It not only increases the Hb% but also aids in increasing the iron levels and can be easily consumed along with other iron supplements.
Methods: 30 cases of Iron deficiency anemia were studied satisfying the case definition.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria were laid down.
Assessment Criteria was laid down.
Results: Observations with respect to age, sex, occupation, remedies was done and efficacy of Ferrum Phos was analysed in these cases.
Conclusion: Ferrum Phos is useful in treating cases of Iron Deficiency Anemia.
Keywords: Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Haemoglobin, Red Blood Cells