Haemoglobin is 5.9

2017-06-03 14:43:31
My mother's haemoglobin is 5.9, is it critical? Should we admit her today itself or we can wait till monday?
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Hello.... Yes it is very  severe anemia..  It's unlikely to be a nutritional anemia.. At this hemoglobin level person looks emaciated pale white, dyspnea,  restleeness etc...  Underlying cause should  be treated.. Consult general physician in nearest hospital..  Doctor will do needfull..

Answered2017-06-03 16:06:11

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