I have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and my doctor prescribed iron supplements. How long will it take for my blood to become normal?
The recovery time depends on the degree of anemia at the beginning of treatment, the absorption of iron from the stomach and the kind of iron pills one is taking. Most people with mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia will correct the anemia over a period of 2-3 months. However, even when the anemia is corrected, the iron stored by the body is still low. Physicians often recommend an additional 6 months of oral iron therapy once the anemia has been reversed in order to reach a normal level of stored iron. This will help prevent iron deficiency anemia from recurring quickly.
