Iron deficiency anemia since 1 year - #26260

HELLO RASHMI,

Iron deficiency anemia means your body does not have enough iron to produce healthy hemoglobin, the red part of blood cells that carries oxygen.Without enough hemoglobin, your blood can’t carry enough oxygen to your body’s tissues- making you feel tired, weak or even dizzy.

You said you’ve been taking iron tablets for a year and still not improving. That suggests something deeper might be interfering

POSSIBLE REASONS

1) NOT ABSORBING IRON WELL in the intestines -celiac disease -acid imbalance in the stomach -intestinal inflammation

2) LOSING BLOOD SILENTLY -heavy periods-menorrhagia -bleedibg in your stomach/intestines- ulcers, piles, polyps, worms

3) IMPROPER IRON INTAKE OR ABSORPTION HABITS -taking iron with tea, coffee, milk-they block iron -not taking iron with vitamin c -skipping doses or irregular intake

In Ayurveda, this condition is called panda roga -pandu means paleness-from reduced blood/hemoglobin -it is due to vitiation (imbalance) in pitta and kapha doshas, leading to weakened rasa(nutrient plasma) and rakta dhatu(blood tissue) -weak digestion (mandagni) causes poor iron absorption and toxin formation(ama)

TREATMENT GOAL -correct agni(digestive fire) to absorb iron properly -rebuild rakta dhatu-blood tissue -remove ama(toxins) from the system -provide nourishing rasayana(rejuvination) for long term strength

INTERNAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

1) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 2 tabs twice daily after food for 3-6 onths =improves hemoglobin, detox liver

2) NAVAYASA LAUHA= 500mg with ghee in morning for 3-6 months =iron coompund

3) MANDUR BHASMA= 250 mg with honey at night for 2 months =iron rich herbs-mineral for absorption

4) DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water after meals for 3 months =improves digestion and iron absorption

5) LAUHA BHASMA= 125 mh with honey in morning for 1 month =direct iron source

6) PIPPALI RASAYANA= 5gm in milk in morning for 40 days =enhances agni, increases absorption

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) ABYANGA(oil massage)- BALA TAILA =improves circulation and overall strength

2) STEAM THERAPY -useful in detoxifying and improving metabolism

PANCHAKARMA(indicated) -virechana - if pitta is dominant -basti=for chronic or vata related anemia

DIET -green leafy vegetables= spinach, moringa, methi, amaranth -fruits= pomegranate, black grapes, apples, dates, raisins -vegetables- beetroot, pumpkin, carrots -others= jaggery, sesame seeds(black), soaked almonds, figs, dry dates -whole grains= ragi, bajra -vitamin c rich foods= amla, lemon, oranges-help iron absorption

AVOID -tea,coffee(interfere with iron absorption) -milk+iron rich foods together -fried, packaged, stale foods -cold drinks, curd at night

HOME REMEDIES 1) beetroot juice+ amla juice= 50 ml once daily 2) Soaked raisins+black sesame seeds= eat 1 tsp daily 3) jaggery+ghee on roti or as ladoos 4) Dry dates soaked overnight in water- eat in the morning 5)Pomegranate juice- daily on empty stomach

LIFESTYLE, YOGA AND PRANAYAM

GOALS -improve blood flow -boost digestion -calm stress(which worsens absorption)

YOGA ASANA -Sarvangasana -Paschimottanasana -Bhujangasana -Matsyasana -Vipaita karani

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances body -Bhramari=calms mind -Kapalbhati= stimulates digestion(start slowly)

practice 20-30 minutes daily, preferably in morning

Minimum 3-6 months. Blood takes time to rebuild, continue regular medications and lab investigation to monitor progress

Iron deficiency Anemia is curable- but not by tablets alone. You must correct digestion, stop hidden losses, and nourish your blood using a combination of ayurveda, lifestyle changes, proper diet and rest.

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

1) Tab Navajeevana rasa - 2 tab before food with dadima ghrita 10 ml - 3 times a day 2) tab tapyadi loha - 1 tab before food with water 3 times a day 3) draksharishta- 20 ml after food with water 3 times a day

Yoga Therapy

Pranayama

Ujjayi (energy-renewing Pranayama), Nadi-Sodhana (altenate breathing).

Asanas

Paschimottanasans (stretching the back and legs), Ardhamatsyendrasana (Simplified version of the Yogi Matsyendra Posture), Sarvangasana (Shoulder-stand), Sirshasana (Head-stand), Shavasana.

Pathyapathya

Pathya: Spinach, beetroot, carrot, dates, cherry, cranberry, grapes, mango, apple.

Apathya: Salty, sour, spicy, hot diet, exposure to sunlight, excess of exercise, alcohol and smoking.

hello Rashmi Ranjan ,

You are taking iron tablets but your hemoglobin is still low this tells us that your body isn’t absorbing iron properly. This is not always due to a problem in food, but because of weak digestion (Mandagni) and toxin buildup (Ama) in the gut. When digestion is slow and the intestines are coated with undigested waste, iron and nutrients from food and medicine cannot be absorbed effectively.

This is commonly seen in long-term low energy, poor appetite, frequent gas or acidity, and irregular bowel habits all signs that your gut needs cleansing and strengthening before giving iron-rich medicines.

Step 1: Ama Pachana (First 3–5 days)

To clean the gut, reduce bloating, and prepare for better absorption.

Trikatu Churna – ¼ tsp with warm water, twice daily before food Hingvastaka Churna – ½ tsp after meals with warm water Warm jeera-ajwain water sip throughout the day

Diet: Khichdi, cooked vegetables, moong dal with hing and cumin. No milk, curd, wheat, fried food, bakery, or junk during this phase.

Once digestion is better, these medicines can help build iron and strength.

Punarnava Mandura – 2 tablets twice a day after meals Navayasa Lauha – 125 mg once daily before breakfast with honey or warm water Draksharishta – 15 ml with equal warm water after meals Ashwagandha Churna – ½ tsp with milk or warm water at bedtime Chitrakadi Vati – 1 tablet after lunch and dinner for improving appetite and iron absorption

Abhyanga (Oil Massage) + Swedana (Mild Steam at Home) – 2–3 times a week

Use Dhanwantaram Tailam or Balashwagandhadi Tailam for full body massage followed by warm water bath or mild steam. Helps improve tissue nourishment, digestion, circulation, and fatigue.

Diet Tips

Include black raisins (soaked overnight), dates, jaggery with ghee Avoid tea, coffee immediately before or after meals (they block iron absorption) Use iron-rich foods: leafy vegetables, black sesame seeds, pomegranate, drumstick leaves Cook in iron vessel whenever possible

Follow-up

Recheck Hemoglobin, Serum Ferritin after 6–8 weeks

Continue only digestion-supportive medicines if iron levels improve Observe energy, hair fall, periods, and stool quality to monitor inner improvement

If you have any doubts, you can contact me. Take care, Regards, Dr. Karthika