Sideroblastic anemia primary prevention

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Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of acquired sideroblastic anemia include

Refraining from alcohol
Avoid excessive intake of zinc
nutritional supplements
Pyridoxine prophylaxis
Genetic counseling
- Genetic counseling will provide individuals and families with information on the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic sideroblastic anemia
- It will help them make informed medical and personal decisions.
- It will help in assessing risk in family members and offsprings