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How long is anemia treatment?

I was diagnosed with anemia. How long is anemia treatment?

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The length of time it takes to treat anemia depends on the type of anemia and the treatment:
Iron-deficiency anemia:
The most common treatment is iron supplements, also known as oral iron or iron pills. It can take 3–6 months to restore iron levels, but it may take longer depending on the severity of the anemia and ongoing losses.

Anemia of chronic disease- you have to treat the underlying cause
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