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Anemia due to low hemoglobin
My wife's hemoglobin is 5.6. After 2 units blood transfusion, doctor said that, needs 1 more unit blood transfusion. Is it possible to manage by medicines after 2 units transfusion.
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One unit blood can raise only 1 unit og haemoglobin. At 5.6 it's better to get 3 transfusion done, then meds can be started
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need blood tranfusion only its very low
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pl consult me on practo for further clarification regarding the management
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Dr. S. Priyanka
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6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
After 8 u can manage with medicines
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Better take one more unit than continue with oral medication
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