Is Anemia ‘Just a Lack of Iron’? Separating Fact from Fiction – Dr Nishad Dhakate
According to Dr. Nishad Dhakate, a leading Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, this simple assumption is where many patients go wrong.At a specialized Hematology center, anemia is not treated as a single condition — it is investigated as a medical signal pointing to deeper issues. Myth vs Reality: Understanding Anemia Correctly Myth: Anemia = Iron deficiency Reality: Only one type of anemia is caused by iron deficiency. Myth: Iron supplements fix all anemia Reality: Wrong treatment can delay diagnosis of serious conditions. Myth: Anemia is harmless Reality: It may indicate malignant blood diseases or bone marrow disorders. This is…

