Low hemoglobin (6)

2022-04-08 09:20:32
My mother hemoglobin is 6 and ESR value is 45 Kindly give a advise for treatment how it will increase
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Hb  6 gm is very low. We have to confirm  what type of anemia it is. After that treatment can be started. Better to give her a bottle of blood after the investigations are complete.

Answered2022-04-08 15:06:53

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Answered2022-04-08 13:30:54

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Her Hb is too low. Needs immediate correction.
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consult physician physically.

Answered2022-04-08 10:20:02

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Looks like iron deficiency anemia. Can be a nutritional defiency. However, considering her age, gastro intestinal malignancy or bleeding shouldn’t be missed. Please consult me online or any qualified physician in person preferably for further management
Next Steps
Needs further investigations like Iron profile, vitamin b12, folic acid levels and upper Gi +/- lower GI endoscopy if needed
Health Tips
Iron rich diet and iron supplements

Answered2022-04-08 09:58:19

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-04-08 09:49:42

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Reports suggest your mother has microcytic hypochromic anemia. Detailed history will be required to assess the cause of anemia.
Next Steps
Further investigation required to find out appropriate cause. Hemoglobin correction needs to be done.
Health Tips
Kindly consult a doctor and start treatment as soon as possible. Delaying the treatment can result in complications related to low hemoglobin.

Answered2022-04-08 09:44:23

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Needed iron sucrose injection

Answered2022-04-08 09:26:47

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Iron defficiency anaemia ,oral iron therapy should be appropriate  under supervision of doctor,

Answered2022-04-08 09:24:52

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