Dr. Stefan Glück, MD

The question about duration is easy: first, once the cause is identified and fixed. Then, soon anemia will resolve and no further treatment is needed. Unless, of course the cause is not resolved. Since there are so many causes it cannot be answered equally. Each cause is different so is its therapy and duration Best Stefan "Patients are waiting" Stefan Glück MD PHD

Thanks for asking: a simple CBC (complete blood count) will identify anemia and its extent. additional indices (also a simple blood draw, no additional vial needed) will also hint at the cause of anemia. additional tests will be needed to know more.in principle there are (but many more in detail) causes 1. not enough production (for example insufficient vitamins, and many other causes); 2. blood loss (e.g. bleeding - even subtle - in the GI or GU tract and others), and 3. destruction of red blood cells (e.g. autoimmune; or infections and other causes).each of these underlying mechanisms might have several other causes!!!! so if anemia is present, talk to your physician to identify the cause and treat it accordingly

Yes if done properly that's the best way to do it. Needs two step local, 1. Small intra cutaneous infiltrate, wait a little then ,2. Periostal wide infiltration with local anesthetic