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Haemoglobin.

2017-07-16 04:56:53
My 1 yr old son's haemoglobin is 11.7. is it normal or does need iron supplement?. as his weight was not gaining doc gave me dexorange. but now 2nd doc said no need of giving dexorange.
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Haemoglobin of 11.7 is perfectly fine. Need not supplement him. Do read my article it may help you..."Are You Giving Your Child the Nutrition He Needs?" by Dr. Poonam.M. Sambhaji - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/are-you-giving-your-child-the-nutrition-he-needs-20610/post

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