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Hb 5.5 can be increased with diet ??
My sister 23 yrs...was just recovered from covid. When she was having covid and cbc test done we came to know her hb is 4.9 then she had blood transfusion with that her hb increased to 5.4. now she is covid negative. She is having good diet overall as per anemic. Having iron supplement also. Can HB increased with good diet at home without blood transfusion??
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Ideally blood transfusion is the solution.. Next best is Iron -sucrose injection,To increase her hemoglobin level ..
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reason for low hemoglobin needs to be evaluated , it can be due to menstrual causes like menorrhagia, worm infestation or poor dietary habits
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Blood transfusion after complete evaluation
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Its too low.once its above 6 or 7 it may be safer to go for oral iron.diet alone will not be sufficient at this stage.
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It entirely depends on what is the cause of the anemia. Further tests including anemia profile, LFT are required, and stool and urine examination may be required as per the results of these tests to define the cause of anemia. Only by defining the cause can you treat it. For full guidance take an instant consultation. 😊
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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. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Need BT
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
Cosmetologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
Is still too low
Go show her to a physician
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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