Anemia in the elderly may be caused by decreased or insufficient production of red blood cells, excessive destruction of red blood cells, and blood loss. Generally speaking, the cause of anemia can be treated by oral medication, blood transfusion and other treatments.
1. Reduced or insufficient erythropoiesis: common examples are iron deficiency anemia caused by iron deficiency, megaloblastic anemia caused by lack of folic acid or vitamin B12. Patients can take oral ferrous sulfate, folic acid, vitamin B12 and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor for targeted treatment.
2. Excessive destruction of red blood cells: common hemolytic anemia, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions for the application of the drug ketorolac aminobutanetriol, dexamethasone and so on.
3. Blood loss: blood loss anemia, including acute short-term massive blood loss and chronic blood loss. Treatment modalities such as blood transfusion can be considered.
The above drugs and treatment options need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, the elderly anemia should consult a doctor in time to find out the cause of the disease for targeted treatment, do not use drugs alone, so as not to delay the condition.