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How is iron deficiency treated?

By taking iron medicine (syrup or tablets) until iron deficiency is treated and iron stores in the body are filled.

Iron-rich foods:

• Meat: beef or lamb, especially liver
• Poultry: chicken, turkey, duck, especially liver
• Fish, especially sardines and anchovies
• Green Vegetables
• Legumes like beans, peas, and beans

Important Notes:

• Liver is the best source of iron.
• Iron absorption from plant foods is more difficult than from animal foods.
• Lemon and orange help iron absorption.
• To help iron absorption, vitamin C can be taken with iron (after doctor consultation).
• Tea and coffee are strictly prohibited.
• Do not take iron medicine with (antacids or calcium) at the same time. Space them for 2-3 hours to get the full benefit of each medication.

The following foods should be avoided for at least two hours before and after consuming iron: cheese, yogurt, eggs, milk, spinach, bread, rice, pasta, whole grains and bran.

Therefore, it is preferable to take iron medicine three hours after lunch with lemon or orange juice and not to eat anything after it for two hours.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Mohamed Abbas
Specialist- Pediatrics & Neonatology

The varicella-zoster virus is responsible for chickenpox. It generates a rash with small, fluid-filled blisters that is irritating. People who have never had chickenpox or who have not been vaccinated against it are highly contagious. Children can now be protected against chickenpox with the use of a vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States recommends routine vaccination (CDC).

Symptoms

Chickenpox infection causes an itchy blister rash that emerges 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and lasts about five to ten days. The following signs and symptoms may emerge one to two days before the rash:

• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Fever
• Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise)

The chickenpox rash goes through three stages after it appears:

• Papules are raised pink or red pimples that appear over a period of time.
• Vesicles are small fluid-filled blisters that form in about a day and then burst and leak.
• Crusts and scabs form on top of the damaged blisters and take several days to heal.

Causes

The varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox infection. Direct touch with the rash can cause it to spread. When a person with chickenpox coughs or sneezes and you inhale the air droplets, it can spread.

Prevention

The best approach to avoid chickenpox (varicella) is to get vaccinated. According to the CDC, roughly 98 percent of persons who take both of the required doses of the vaccine are completely protected against the virus. When the vaccine does not provide complete protection, the severity of chickenpox is greatly reduced.

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Abdelaal
Consultant – Pediatrics

Breast cancer surgery is a crucial part of breast cancer treatment that entails surgically removing the malignancy. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy are all options for treating breast cancer.

Breast cancer surgery can comprise a variety of procedures, including:

• The entire breast is removed in surgery (mastectomy)
• A piece of the breast tissue is removed during surgery (lumpectomy)
• Surgery to remove lymph nodes in the area
• After a mastectomy, surgery is performed to reconstruct the breast.

Risk

Although breast cancer surgery is a relatively safe operation, it does include a minor risk of consequences, which include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Collection of fluid at the operative site (seroma)
• Pain
• Permanent scarring
• Loss of or altered sensation in the chest and reconstructed breasts
• Wound healing problems
• Arm swelling (lymphedema)
• Risks related to the medicine (anesthesia) used to put you in a sleep-like state during surgery, such as confusion, muscle aches and vomiting

What’s after the surgery?

• You should expect to be brought to a recovery room where your blood pressure, pulse, and respiration will be monitored.
• Cover the operation site with a dressing (bandage).
• Underarm soreness, numbness, and a pinching sensation are all possible symptoms.
• Get instructions on how to take care of yourself at home, including how to care for your incision and drains, how to recognize signs of infection, and how to follow activity limitations.
• Discuss when you should start wearing a bra or a breast prosthesis with your healthcare provider.
• Prescriptions for pain relievers and potentially antibiotics will be supplied to you.
• Return to your regular eating routine.
• After surgery, shower the next day

Note: * The information on this website is not meant to be used to diagnose health conditions or to replace legitimate medical advice.

Dr. Toufic Ata
Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery