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Drop in Hemoglobin

2026-07-21 15:27:23
Hi, Last week I donated a blood , that time Hemoglobin was measured as 15.3. After 7 days, I have taken Renal Profile Test and CBC. Hemoglobin 12.4 Creatinine 1.21 Urea 17 During this 7 days back, started doing mild work puts like pull-ups and double bar March. Please advise why the sudden drop in Hemoglobin ? I am not suppose to do any work outs ? Please advise Thanks in advance!
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After donating blood, Hb typically drops 1-1.5 g/dL — your 3g drop is higher, likely worsened by starting workouts too soon. Avoid intense exercise for at least 2 weeks after donation. Eat iron-rich foods (lentils, spinach, meat) and take an iron supplement. Hb recovers fully in 4-8 weeks. Creatinine and urea are fine.
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standard whole blood donation typically causes a hemoglobin (Hb) drop of about 0.8 to 1.5 g/dL . hemoglobin take 4 to 8 weeks  to recover (sometimes up to 12 weeks for complete iron store recovery) to fully replenish. Sometimes Hb may be factitious. Repeat Hb after a month or two. Renal profile is normal.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you

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Its normal.  After 1 month  with proper diet n nutrition it increase.

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Small drop in Haemoglobin can occur after donating blood. Still it is normal. Continue your work outs and take a balanced diet. Haemoglobin will come to previous level after about 3 weeks.

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

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Its normal.its recovered in 2 to 3 months with iron rich diets.

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Hello, Slight drop in Hb levels after blood donation can happen and it seems to be normal and at 12.4 Hb there is no issue in doing workout unless you are experiencing any symptoms. Please consult doctor if having any symptoms at present , otherwise just drop in Hb after blood donation is normal.

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It is normal to see change in Hb after blood donation. It is within normal range. Don't worry.

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

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

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