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Hello doctors, I am 29 weeks pregnant now. My hemoglobin levels from first trimester to 28 weeks is 10.4,10 and 10.1g/dl. But in 29th week it reduced to 9.5 g/dl. My gynecologist suggests iron transfusion. Whether is it needed or can I improve my levels with iron rich foods and iron tablets.

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At 9.5 gram you do not need iron transfusion Concentrate on a diet which is rich in iron supplements Make sure you regular with a intake of iron tablets ...  Read More

I was given iron with an iron drip about 3 weeks back (fmn). Does that in any way effect my periods or menstrual frequency?

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

My son is getting blood transfusion every month. Pl suggest any medication for over iron dosage. I.e kilation medicine.

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Is he thallasemic? 2 iron chelators: asunra 100 mg (deferasirox) 20 mg per kg once a day.Monitor for kidney function. Kelfer 250 mg (deferiprone) 25 mg per kg thrice a day Monitor for blood counts. Bo ...  Read More

How to reduce side effects of iron supplements i have taken it for 5 days now its causing me problem like bloating dark stool nd stomach pain i stop taking medicine how long it take to reduce side effects

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How often you are taking? Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello Dr, my dad need transfusion,he is getting weak, do you suggest any hosipital or clinic where he spend less time to get the blood.kindly help me to suggest good hospital.

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Hey, if he's weak take him to nearest hospital , almost all hospital have facility for dextrose ( glucose ) infusion ,once your dad is stabilised you can take him any best corporate hospital ...  Read More

I am taking iron supplements from few days i have taken 5 pills but now i have some problems like boalting darken stool nd light in stomach i am stop taking these supplements tell me what should i do to reduce these effects plz

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Hi , it depends on why you started taking your supplements in the first place. And your heamoglobin levels currently . Bloating is common side effect of iron tablet Darkening of stools could be due t ...  Read More

Hi my son is 7 years old and has an haemoglobin of 10. the doctors suggest to give iron supplements to him as it is his growing age. Before starting the supplement I would want to know if there many side effects of these supplements. If yes how can I avoid them?

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Hi there! Best and naturally way of getting fulfil iron deficiency is cook food in iron vessel. One of the best and natural way without popping tablets as he is too young. Make sure once you cook. Foo ...  Read More

Sir my grandmother had suddenly bp become high while give blood transfusion in hospital what should we do and blood transfusion is necessary plz provides guidelines

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Consult ...  Read More

Need some info on hospitals where blood transfusion is done. My dad's hemoglobin levels seems very low and he is struggling now... Need help and advice...

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Almost every big hospital has this facility. ...  Read More

What is blood transfusion?how it is happen?it is painful?please tell me in details?I want to know the fact?

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blood donated by other person matched with your blood in gropu and rh then transfusion done but it is last remedy and life saving as many disease may transmit through blood transfusion let the treatin ...  Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Hello doctors... I am Roopa, i am 31 years old. I had external and internal hemorroids. I admitted to hospital for hemmoroids surgery. My blood heamoglibin level is 7.7. Doctor suggest to blood transfusion. Is this necessary?

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Hello, Hemoglobin levels 7.7 is not a indication of blood transfusion Is your doctor planning for hemorrhoids surgery?? Also only hemoglobin is not important, your iron profile has to be done to conf ...  Read More

My mother underwent laparoscopic surgery for her uterus. Her hemoglobin level was 8, and the doctor recommended a blood transfusion. We arranged for blood from the blood bank, which was brought to the ward. The blood was kept there for almost two hours. After that, when we checked with the nurse about the transfusion, it only started after two hour

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My mother underwent laparoscopic surgery for her uterus. Her hemoglobin level was 8, and the doctor recommended a blood transfusion. We arranged for blood from the blood bank, which was brought to the ward. The blood was kept there for almost two hours. After that, when we checked with the nurse about the transfusion, it only started after two hour

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

My mother has hemoglobin level 6.4 & iron profile deficiency also.is needs blood transfusion Kindly suggest me

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It is severe Iron Deficiency Anaemia. She should get Intravenous Iron every week for at least 10 weeks. She should also continue oral Iron and Folic acid. ...  Read More

Hello doctor my sister had blood transfusion and today her bp is high 172/102 why this is happening is this normal.

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Hello doctor my sister has been prescribed for blood transfusion her hb is 4.2 .Is blood transfusion safe or there are any complications she is little worried

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I had blood transfusion 10 days ago after delivery i m having dark orangish red urine and indirect bilirubin is 1.7 is it a cause for concern my urine analysis shows bacteria I m taking antibiotics now is the dark urine due to uti or blood transfusion reaction

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi doctor What is the process of getting a blood transfusion in India ? I'm a foreigner I'd like to know the procedure Thanks

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Admission in a hospital consult a doctor ...  Read More

Sir My grandmother was facing respiratory problems and was rushed to Vivekananda Kendra hospital at Bina(Sagar district) . She was diagnosed with low Haemoglobin level around (3 grams per litre) . She was transfused with 2 unit of blood and after having transfused blood ,she started getting restless and fainted . She has been having this fainted co

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Sir my mother needs to go laparoscopic hysterectomy , doctor advised for 2units of blood transfusion I went to blood bank, they gave me 20feb 2023 dated 2unuts of blood Is it ok for transfusion or need fresh blood? Please advise

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Person wants blood transfusion is this possible in all hospitals is this safe . Can doctor accept Thai transfusion process and procedure

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Hi, wanted to know whether does blood transfusions affect the results of gnome and exnome sequencing?

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Sir my wife is 9th month pregnant hb 8.20 AB+( 2ND pregnancy) My Physician suggested maybe transfusion needed. Iam AB+ Can I give my blood to my wife.

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Yes you can donate your blood.and it will be screened.then the same blood may be transfused. ...  Read More

Am at 29 weeks pregnant with a low Hb %age as 8.2. Doctor recommended blood transfusion as early as possible. Any alternative to this? Or the case is actually this serious?

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Blood transfusion not required. U can go for IV Iron therapy ...  Read More

Dr. I just wanted to know lik my blood count is 7 so wt would you suggest me... U suggest for bloos transfusion or Blood injection like ESA's ? Pls kindly suggest best one .

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Hi, My father is getting sudden shivering during blood transfusion. Please let me know what to do. Blood transfusion has stopped now.

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Stop transfusion ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, can someone suggest good iron and biotin supplements. Hopefully with these any side effects. Thanks in advance.

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For what issues do you need them ? Because the dosage of the tablet varies according to issues. Consult via practo for full prescription. ...  Read More

Is blood transfusion needed at hemoglobin level 6.4 ..because of anticoagulant internal bleeding. But last 3 CBC 6.2 -> 6.3 ->6.4 Should we wait for recovery or blood transfusion is needed

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Need to know more about the patient for proper evaluation ...  Read More

Hi, Can we give blood transfusion to mother if: Fistula was created 3 years back but Dialysis not required up till now. Currently recovering from covid with himoglobin 7.2 and creatinine raised to 7 due to medication.

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Hello, You need to check serum Potassium, Since fistula is there, its advisable to transfuse during 2 hours heparin free dialysis session. ...  Read More

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