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Hemoglobin 6.6
Feeling very tired
Swollen legs
Frequent urination
How to improve...help me
Any home remedy to improve hemoglobin immediately
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At 6.6 hemoglobin, packed cell transfusion to be done to bring it more than 9 which will improve your symptoms
Needs evaluation for low hb as well
Get all the routine blood tests done , stool for occult blood( if positive may need colonoscopy), sr iron levels
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Can eat apple, dry fruits, jaggery, beet roots , carrot as an add ons but first thing at this hb level is blood transfusions
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Your symptoms â tiredness, swollen legs, and frequent urination â may indicate anemia, kidney issues, diabetes, or early heart-related concerns. Itâs important to get the following basic tests done immediately:
CBC (for hemoglobin)
Serum Creatinine & Urine Routine
Blood Sugar (Fasting & PP)
Thyroid Profile
Home Remedies to Boost Hemoglobin Quickly:
Iron-Rich Foods:
Beetroot juice daily
Dates, soaked raisins, jaggery with ghee
Spinach, methi, drumstick leaves, ragi, pomegranate, apples
Take Vitamin C (like lemon or amla) with meals to improve iron absorption
Avoid tea/coffee near meals
However, for rapid improvement, you might still need iron supplements under supervision.
Meanwhile, swollen legs and frequent urination must be medically evaluatedâplease donât ignore them.
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86 years old need home remedy??????
U need blood transfusion.
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6.6 gm Haemoglobin is very less. Blood transfusion could help you. With frequent urination, swelling over feet, there could be diabetes or enlarged prostate or kidney infection.
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Get kidney function tests, urine microscopic examination and ultrasound of kidneys and prostate done.
Health Tips
For now injections of iron and vit B12 for 2 to 4 doses, then continue with pills. Take fresh green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, sprouts.
Restrict salt in your diet.
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Goodmorning your hemoglobin is less that gives you all the symptoms... Need to increase hemoglobin. Take iron rich foods, iron medicine. Make sure to have jaggery containing if you are nondiabetic, dates, anjeera dryfruits. Pomegranate, carrot beetroot will helpful.
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Check sugar levels once.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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With a number of medicalconditions,hemoglobin less than 7 is significantly low.Its important to get treated in the hospital, rather than opting for a home remedy.
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Dr. Koushik
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Karimnagar
Kindly consult.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Please consult for further management
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Dr. Sunita Sinha
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7 yrs exp
Patna
Immediately consult doctor
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do Consult.
Needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dear Patient,
A hemoglobin level of 6.6 g/dL is critically low and requires immediate medical attention. Your symptoms—severe fatigue, leg swelling, and frequent urination—suggest potential complications such as anemia, kidney dysfunction, diabetes, or other underlying conditions.
Key Recommendations:
1. Urgent Medical Evaluation:
- Blood transfusion may be necessary to stabilize your hemoglobin.
- Tests for kidney function, diabetes, and urinary/prostate health are essential.
2. Do NOT Rely on Home Remedies:
- While iron-rich foods (like leafy greens, lentils, and dates) can support long-term improvement, they cannot rapidly correct such severe anemia.
3. Avoid Delays:
- Swelling and fatigue could worsen without prompt treatment.
Next Steps:
Please consult me **immediately** for a thorough assessment and urgent care plan. For faster coordination, you can contact me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two**.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Immediately it can be done , but you need tablets
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Check sugars
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