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I want to increase my Hb level...its very low...plz suggest me a diet chart

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Hello, please ensure you are eating a lot of fruits, foods like raisin, dates, figs, along with some nuts like almonds, walnuts, pista etc. Please drink 2 glasses of milk and 2 cups curd daily. Includ ...  Read More

Complains - fatigue , pricking senstaion in lowr limb ,burning sensation in fool ,Low hb levels since past 2 yrs (9.4-10.5) after multiple courses of iron ,vitb12,vitd, calcium ..hemorrhoids -controlled bleeding since past 1year .recurrent hx of bloating abd pain (gastritis),constipation . Hx of GERD hemorrohids asthma and back ache Current inv

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Hi all, If Men Has Low Haemoglobin (8.3) Will It Affect Pregnancy Or Baby's Health? Wife Has Good hB Level 11.5 ,kindly help me

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No Mans hemoglobin will not affect Pregnancy Nevertheless needs to be treated ...  Read More

Hi, I am a 27yr old female and I have 5.2 Hb level with lot of iton deficiency and with 7 vitamin d3 level and low hbA2 level. Can you please tell me what exactly I am suffering from, where I am lacking as I have a good diet .

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I am 26 year old married women. I have a very low HB level . I have a very low weight . can I take wysolone 10 mg?? What should be the dosage?

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Take high protein diet and foods rich in iron like til , chikki, bajara, beetroot and jaggery, pomegranate etc.ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My mother is having 6.4 hb level.What does it mean nd what should we do to increase this hb level...

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Mam,your hb range is considerable. Please Consult any physician nearby at an earliest for immediate further steps. ...  Read More

Hb level is 7gms. How to increase in 5 days my delivery due is 14 of this month

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Take high iron foods like pomegranate, chikki, bajara, beetroot and jaggery etc. ...  Read More

Dear sir, my mother's blood hb level is 7.6 now. Hb level is around 7 since last 4 year what's the reason behind it

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Likely iron deficiency anemia. ...  Read More

Hi, My father age 74, facing low Hemoglobin level as 8.2. In December we did complete check up in which HB was 5.7 and post fasting blood sugar level was 152. Our Dr suggested to take b12 injection for a month for once in gap of 3 days with dexorange as supplement. After one month dose HB came to 9.7 and our Dr stopped the dexorange and continued b

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Great, it's good you are following your dr. Plz note what is his Concern that's to be taken care else treating reports not well. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor! I have a baby boy of 2.5 years old. He is getting pale day by day. yesterday i got his HB test which showed a value of 6.6. I am worried since I came to know his HB level which is on lower side. He often avoids to take solid diet. Otherwise he is active and looks healthy except paleness. Please suggest to improve his HB level.

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You have to get him investigated for cause of anaemia. Iron deficiency is the commonest cause,but NOT the only one,don't add iron supplements without investigation. ...  Read More

In Dec, 2025 mt cbc reported hb of 12.4 with mcv of approx 64 and mch around 40. After six months, now I tested again and hb came 11.7 with other parameters almost the same. I am bearing the thalasemia trait and has a subclical hypothyroidism. Please suggest

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Kindly share the detailed reports for consultation on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I am currently 30 weeks 4 days pregnant. My hb is 10.2 and ferritin is 23.6. do I need to take iron infusion?

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7.5 HB. Which iron supplement syrup works for quick recovery. And also low MCV. Please let me know on this

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Hb 7.5 g/dL with low MCV is suggestive of significant microcytic anemia, most commonly iron deficiency anemia. Before starting treatment, evaluation with CBC indices, serum ferritin, iron profile, and ...  Read More

My wife 26 week pregnant but her himoglobin was low around 10.1 abd rbc was 3.54 even she is taking iron supplements but not improving she taking fur next medication what should she take to increase hemoglobin

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My aunt is a case of Ca endometrium with total hysterectomy in 2014 , post chemotherapy underwent surgery for reccurent pelvic mass . Underwent 28 nos of radiation therapy in pelvic area post operation in May 2025. Now she is having excessive weakness since past few months, being tested shows Hb too low (3 unit) Creatinine-12.3 unit, Urea-366 unit.

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She is in a serious (guarded) condition, but dialysis is helping and recovery depends on how her kidneys respond over the next few days. Continue strict care under a nephrologist and oncologist. ...  Read More

Can't wakeup in morning early feeling very weak and bone also feeling like paining . Very tired and backpain also there knee also paining while walking and lymphocytes high in the blood test , rbc is low and hb is 1% low than the normal value . Can't sleep in the night , something always disturb my sleep mind keep on running my life insidents alway

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Dear Swetha, Your CBC is not that bad as you think. There is just marginal up and down of your counts tho lymphocytes are more. With your current symptoms, you need to get your S. Calcium/ S. Phosph ...  Read More

Hi sir my mom has low hb 6 doesn't have any symptoms From today she is taking livogen z tab plz advise how to take livogen z tab And how many months to take for maximum benefit

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Hello I recently had very heavy period.. So my gynec told me to take blood test...I am feeling weak and severe hair loss.. my hb level is 12.5 Rbc-4.5 Serum iron -82 Total iron binding capacity -378 Unsaturated iron binding capacity -296 Tranferrin saturation -21 My ferritin level -35 Vitamin D-17 Should I need to take iron supplement because my fe

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My wife is 8 weeks pregnant.She is 23 yr old and first time pregnant.Her Hb is 7.6. ultrasound report is normal. Other test normal. One doctor prescribed iron(2 times a day),vit C and folic acid. I consulted another doctor, he prescribed Ecosprin and folic acid. Is it necessary to take Ecospirin as online research showed me that it is not necessar

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Yes its necessary for high risk pregnancy ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my son is 16 months old and he is a preterm baby born in 33.5 weeks.. His HB level is 6 and his iron levels are too low.. His paediatrician has prescribed him Tarison drops.. been giving it for 4 days now but baby is not active like before.. He is tired most if the times and hesitates to eat anything.. I'm actually force feeding him

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Hey , I understand your concern No iron drops doesn’t causes such side effects You may visit to nearby doctor or video consultant with me to exam baby Contact me on practo for further queries ...  Read More

I am experiencing extreme tiredness, difficulty concentrating in work, poor sleep, hair loss Blood report shows low levels - MCV-59 (83-101) MCH-17 (27-32) RBC -7.1 (4.5-5.5) Hemoglobin-normal Hb electrophoresis report shows high HbA2 and HbA

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My mother is 70 years old and has really low vitamin D (6.2) and low vitamin B12 levels. Please suggest quality supplements she can have. And does she need to take calcium along with VitD?

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Please consult a General Physician in your area. A complete evaluation of the patient is required to find out if she has any other deficiencies. ...  Read More

Can UTI or Prostatitis Cause Low Testosterone Levels? I’m a male and wanted to know if urinary tract infection (UTI) or prostatitis (infection/inflammation of the prostate) can cause low testosterone levels. Can these infections temporarily or permanently affect hormone levels?

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Hello, my hb is 8.4. I have a history of low Hb and mild thalassemia beta from my mom's side. I am presently in 18th week of pregnancy. I am looking for beneficial suggestions during this time to improve my hb levels. I have low placenta so I am currently on 3 week bed rest. Thanks in advance.

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Please get your CBC and Iron profile done. If it is Thalassemia Minor you can go for IV Iron Therapy . If it is Thalassemia Major then you should try Non pharmacological treatment for Iron deficiency ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, My wife is 32 weeks pregnant, Hb level throughout pregnancy is 9.5 to 10.5 and Hb level before pregnancy was in between 10.5 to 11.5 During pregnancy till 28 weeks she took pregnacare orginal tablet + Iromax lipo(elemental Fe-30mcg) Recently we took serrum ferritin- 12.8 and Vitamin b12-228, Hb-9.5 then we consulted gyno doctor.

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I recently checked my CBC It came out to be 10.5 hb and low mcv I have started IFA after lunch Please tell any other modifications that I need

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Also test for *stool for occult blood* and *hemoglobin electrophoresis* ...  Read More

I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with hb level is 9.2. At 29 weeks I have taken 200mg of 5 dose of iron infusion but still my hb level has not improved. What are the next steps that can be taken. Please advise. This is my second pregnancy with no major complications bp, gestation diabetes all within normal range .

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My father has typhoid since few months. He has taken antibiotics treatment but when he stop taking medicine he gets fever again. I have attached report please suggest treatment for him. His hb is also low.

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Hi doctor My Hb level 15. Do i need to donate blood to reduce the hb level. Hope my hb level is normal

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It is ok ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my vitamin D level is 13 and b12 is 290 , does low levels of vitamin cause constipation and acidity please help

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Thank you for sharing your concern. It can happen but Kindly connect and consult for discussion of symptoms and for treatment. ...  Read More

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