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Low blood count 8.5
Hi my blood count is always low as I have thalasemia minor
and anemia
I take Iron supplement also
Is there any way I can increase blood count
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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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Please seek a proper consultation with a General Physician in your area or on Practo.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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Ahmedabad
Yes.
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Dr. M. A. Mohamed Iqbal
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8 yrs exp
Chennai
You may require blood transfusion if your hb is very low.
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Dr. Ramya S Bevoor
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Since you have thalasemia minor you will definitely have a slightly lower hemoglobin than normal. Before taking iron supplements better to test if you have iron deficiency. Also, how low is the hemoglobin?
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yeah .
You should improve your diet .
You should take Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 with iron supplement.
Next Steps
You can take injection of iron sucrose .
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Please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and keep positive attitude to the fight any problem of your life.
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