Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children of 2-16 years age of either sex.Mild and moderate case of Anaemia according to WHO criteria.Peripheral blood smear- hypochromic, microcyctic cells.Serum Iron 450 microgram/dL.Children having classical symptoms of Pandu Roga/Iron Deficiency Anaemia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children of below 2 years and above 16 years age of either sex. Children diagnosed with Haemoglobinopathies especially Thalassemia, Sickle cell anaemia. Children with conditions causing chronic blood loss like worm infestation, piles, anal polyps, haemophilia. Children with congenital disorders and chronic debilitating diseases. Children diagnosed with any other type of Anaemia other than IDA. Anaemia associated with any other systemic illness i.e Malaria, Acute & chronic diarrhoea.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in laboratory investigations i.e. Hb%, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) and Serum Iron.Timepoint: On 0 day and after 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical signs & symptoms i.e. Panduta, Akshikootshotha Aayasenshwasa, Hriddrava, Pindikodwestana, Daurbalya, Balakshaya, and Aruchi.Timepoint: On 0 day and after 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Jamnagar