Anemia happens when your blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen through your body. When red cells are low, you may feel tired, dizzy, or short of breath. At GastroDoxs in Jersey Village, we help you find the cause and the right treatment to feel better again.
Anemia can make you feel weak or slow. Signs to watch for include:
There are many types of anemia. Each one has a different cause:
With a commitment to patient-centered anemia care, GastroDoxs offers expert diagnosis and tailored treatment plans from iron and B12 therapy to dietary guidance and ongoing follow-up. Our compassionate team in Jersey Village is dedicated to restoring your energy and quality of life. Book your appointment today and take the first step toward beating anemia.
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The ICD-10 code for iron deficiency anemia is D50. You may also see "iron def anemia ICD 10" in your medical records.
A blood test will reveal red blood cells that are smaller than normal, indicating microcytic anemia.
Yes. You can have low iron stores and experience fatigue even if your red blood cell count remains within the normal range.
Foods rich in iron include red meat, spinach, lentils, beans, and iron-fortified cereals. Consuming vitamin C-rich foods alongside these can enhance iron absorption.
While there is no universal cure, a bone marrow transplant can offer a potential long-term solution for some patients. Research continues into additional treatments.
Although sickle cell anemia is most common among people of African descent, it can occur in individuals of any race, especially if there's ancestry from Africa, the Middle East, or parts of India.
In sickle cell anemia, red blood cells become abnormally shaped ("sickle"-shaped), which can block blood flow and lead to episodes of pain, organ damage, and other complications.
Macrocytic anemia is coded under ICD-10 D51 through D53, depending on the underlying cause (for example, vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency).
At GastroDoxs, we offer tailored treatments including oral or IV iron therapy, vitamin B12 and folate injections, dietary counseling, management of GI bleeding or inflammation, and blood transfusions when necessary.
To schedule a consultation with an anemia specialist, call GastroDoxs in Jersey Village. Our team will help you book an appointment and start your personalized care plan.
