1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Anaemia, Anasarca, Might be the cause.

Anaemia,Anasarca,

2023-01-31 05:15:27
My father aged 75 undergoing treatment for plerual effusion, anasarca,Acute kidney infection.He was administered with 4units of blood as his Hb count was 7.6 but after blood transfusion his Hb level is now 6.5.Can kindly suggest what might be the cause.
85 Views

Answers (10)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
First HB test was subject to suspicion Or hemolytic episode

Answered2023-01-31 10:29:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+108
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Please discuss with your treating doctor.

Answered2023-01-31 06:56:24

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hemolysis

Answered2023-01-31 05:35:15

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Its not just the hb It has to be correlated with other CBC parameters To come to a cause

Answered2023-01-31 05:20:08

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Need few details Kindly consult

Answered2023-02-09 03:59:40

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-01-31 11:39:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Your treating physician is the best person to give this answer.there is some underlying source of blood loss.

Answered2023-01-31 10:57:43

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Dic, hemolysis, acute blood loss

Answered2023-01-31 06:59:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Kindly consult

Answered2023-01-31 06:21:37

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2023-01-31 05:51:00

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Dietry Modification in Anaemia of Diabetic Patients.

Dr.Ravindra Chhajed

Major part in prevention of anaemia in diabetes patients:Restriction of sodium intake to half of the normal intake in da ... Read more

How to Detect if My Child Has Anaemia

Dr.Neha Bansal

As per statistics, 90 million children in India are anaemic. The number makes it clear that it’s a lot. What’s worse is ... Read more

5 Important Dietary Tips for Curing Anaemia in Kids

Dr.Aditya Dixit

India is a country where the majority of the population is on vegetarian diet and that is their staple meal. Furthermore ... Read more

Watery Secrets to Health and Weight Loss

Dr. Geetanjali Mengi

Weight gain is a notorious virus that can plague people of any age bracket anywhere in the world. There’s but one way t ... Read more

Benefits Of Karunguruvai Rice

Dr.D Aravind Bharadwaj

During World War I, one of the biggest problems were food scarcity. During the same time, Cholera was hunting countless ... Read more

Pale Gums: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Dr.Prashant Ojha

Causes and symptoms of AnaemiaAnaemia occurs when the body is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. A lack of blood caus ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Microcytic hypochromic anaemia

303 Views
Does microcytic hypochromic anaemia (due to iron deficiency) elevate platelet count? Will it come down af ...Read More

Anaemia.

245 Views
What type of anaemia causes mouth ulcers? Haemoglobin is 9.0.

Anaemia.

200 Views
What is the most common cause of anaemia? Patient's haemoglobin is 9.0. What should we do?

Anaemia problem

185 Views
My wife is very week he is pesent of anaemia so not interested in sex please help me doctors thanks very ...Read More

Advice for ANAEMIA

131 Views
I am 42 yr old female Feeling weakness; headache n feverish around 99 to 99.6 degree post sickness may be ...Read More

Microcytic anaemia

115 Views
Hello doctor. My mother,47, was diagnosed with microcytic anaemia in March. She had Iron Deficiency Anaem ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.