Which treatment is commonly used to address iron-deficiency anaemia?

• A. Blood transfusion to boost level of RBCs
• B. Vitamin B-12 shots
• C. Changes in diet - increase B12, vit C
• D. Iron supplements/tablets

Answer: (D)

Replenishing iron stores to restore haemoglobin synthesis is what iron-deficiency anaemia treatment aims for. The most common and first-line approach is oral iron supplements. They supply the iron the body needs to rebuild iron stores in the bone marrow, allowing red blood cells to produce more haemoglobin and increase oxygen delivery over weeks. Diet plays a supportive role—iron-rich foods and vitamin C to aid absorption help, but changing diet alone often isn’t enough to quickly correct a significant deficiency. In some situations, such as ongoing blood loss, poor absorption, or intolerance to oral iron, intravenous iron or, rarely, a blood transfusion may be needed. Vitamin B12 injections address a different cause of anaemia and won’t fix iron deficiency.