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Low Hemoglobin

2021-04-07 03:24:40
My mother got detected hemoglobin 5.8 g/dl What food and supplements could help increase it? RBC count is also 3.38
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First step would be to find the exact cause of anemia. If found to be iron deficiency then she may need iron supplements. Diet alone would not be adequate.
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Do Anemia profile - serum iron, serum ferritin, TIBC,

Answered2021-04-07 04:25:20

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