Health Condition 1: null- Anaemic patients - 6 12 years of age Patients whose blood haemoglobin level is between 7.0 gms% ââ?¬â?? 10.9 gms% Health Condition 2: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified Health Condition 3: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified Health Condition 4: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
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Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1.Age 6 ââ?¬â?? 12 yrs, Sex ââ?¬â?? Both male & female. 2.Patients who are willing to sign the informed consent. 3.Patients who give blood specimen for lab investigation. 4.Patients whose blood haemoglobin level is between 7.0 gms% ââ?¬â?? 10.9 gms%; MCV 5.Smear which shows hypochromic microcytic anaemia. 6.Pallor of skin, mucous membrane, conjunctiva, nail beds. 7.Lassitude, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, Palpitation. 8.Anorexia, Lack of interest, Frontal headache.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: Based on Parental information and previous reports: 1.Congenital heart disease, Jaundice, bleeding disorders, Sickle cell Anaemia, Cancer, Renal failure. 2.Patients with chronic diseases, inherited defects. 3.Patients with infectious diseases. Based on Laboratory investigations: 4.Smear without the appearance of hypochromic microcytic cells. 5.Any abnormality in the blood platelet count. 6.Patients who do not give blood samples for investigation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome: Increase in Hb by 2gms, Total RBC and PCV levels in investigations and symptoms reduced completely. Timepoint: 1st, 45th and 90th days of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcome: Assessed by 1.Decreased level of TIBC, ESR. 2.Increased level of Serum Iron Level. Timepoint: 1st, 45th and 90th days of treatment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
National Institute of Siddha