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Hg is 8.5 g/dl after 24 weeks pregnant
My initial Hg level was 9.6 g/dl during my initial weeks of pregnancy.
Now I am 24 weeks pregnant and I am taking Bizfer XT along with other prescribed medication from last 3 months.My diet also includes Dates and Figs. My recent blood report showed a decreased value of Hg 8.5 g/dl.
I am worried why it decreased after taking supplements and maintaining a healthy diet. Will it cause any harm to my growing baby.
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Finding the cause for your anemia is important. sometimes nutritional anemia also doesnt improve with oral preparations. U can try changing the iron salt with folic acid and vitamin B supplements. Repeat hb after three weeks, if still low, iron infusions will help. Mid pregnancy hb does fall but you have time to correct it
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Please consult with your Gynaecologist. I would have prescribed intravenous Iron infusion and other supportive treatment.
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Dr. Rashmi M Gowda
Social Obstetrics and Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need evaluation for cause and type of if anemia and treat accordingly
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Dr. Sharathchandra Rao
Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Udupi
Hello its common thing for hb to fall in pregnancy.since its very low you may need iv iron supplementation and also identification for the cause of anaemia os also important.
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
Obstetrician
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Iron requirements are increased in pregnancy
That's the reason for fall in hb
Continue with oral iron , IV iron therapy can be taken if hb is still low
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