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Hi doctor my Hemoglobin is low (10.4) and I am feeling very tired and dizzy while sitting I feel good but while standing and walking I feel low energy and eyes feel lighter . Can I start taking iron tablets 65mg for this? Please advise on the dosage. Thank you."
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Hb 10.4 does not usually cause symptoms. You are probably dehydrated or have low Blood pressure. See a physician for checkup
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Actually with this Hb - Take iron rich diet
But if u want to start medication can take IRON Tablet once a day
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You need proper prescription to take medication
Kindly connect for proper advise
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Hemoglobin 10.4 is fine.u can take uron rich foods instead.regarding dizziness kindly have ir bp checked and visit a clinician before assuming.mostky this hemoglobin wil not cause such symptoms.
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultation and discuss. Then based on details can advice,just starting Iron tablets may miss other things.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Check vitamin b12 and d3 levels once
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Dr. Athmika Nagarajan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Madurai
yes can take
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Dr. Parru Singh
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
you need to check other vitamins also
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Hemoglobin levels are borderline low
Yes you can take iron supplements once in a day after lunch
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Haemoglobin is not low to cause dizziness.
Consult physician please.
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