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Blood report - low HB of 85years old
Hello... my grandmother is 85years old and found her HB level is 5.5.. and attached report.. please suggest good treatment for this age.. BP level is 110/60 and diabetic level is normal
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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It is too low.
She needs immediate treatment.
Consult any qualified physician personally, not online, for the immediate treatment.
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consult me if needed.
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Looks like she has dimorphic anemia.
She needs blood transfusion.
Consult a general physician in your place for better evaluation and treatment.
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Repeat cbc from proper lab again and she needs transfusion.
And briefly describe her history
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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.
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Dr. Vivek Singh
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16 yrs exp
Delhi
I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Start Tablet orofer-xt once a day, but blood transfusion might be needed
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