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Anemia, extreme fatigue

2018-03-27 19:14:26
I have server anemia and my iron level is at 5 and my hemoglobin is at 7. I would like to know if iron infusions are highly risky
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Before going for iron infusions , first know the cause of anemia Tests like HAEMOGRAM WITH PERIPHERAL SMEAR can be done , For hb 7 gm , u can proceed fr iron infusions after a test dose s done , risk of allergy is one in 1000 , aftr going for a test dose u can go for infusion

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Yes some people are allergic to iron injections. Cause of anaemia needs to be looked into

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