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My wife is 20 weeks pregnant (Age 26 Height 5'45" weight 78.8kgs) and has haemoglobin as 10.9 gm/dl where as the normal range is 12-15. She is already taking iron tablets as per doctors advice from a month. We need to wait for more 12 days for doctors appointment, does these levels effect baby ? What we need to resolve this issue ? I've seen

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Pregnancy can lead to hemodilution. So, physiological decrease is common. Continue your medicine. Eat iron rich deit. ...  Read More

Hi I am 28 weeks pregnant now. My haemoglobin is 10.9. During first trimester it was 12.7, second trimester ut was 11.6. I see reduction in the level in 28 weeks. Is it normal?

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I'm 27 weeks pregnant and got my CBC done. The haemoglobin level is 10.2 and hematocrit is 33.4. RBC is 3.38. what could be the reason? How to improve these levels

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Low Hb in pregnancy is not unknown. Eat iron rich foods.. such as dates, jaggery, peanuts, pomegranate, beetroot.. Consult for further investigations and treatment. ...  Read More

My pregnancy will be completed 8 month on 3 October. I am suffering from low haemoglobin and platelets . I have already tranfused the blood and platelets. So kindly suggest me who is best doctors for me and complete the process of delivery.

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Madam, Take Nutritious diet Take Pomogrnate regularly ...  Read More

Haemoglobin is low 9.8 .What could be the reason.Rest everything is normal.Please suggest which test should we get done?

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Iron profile...Vit B12..so we know the cause ...  Read More

She has always low haemoglobin level of approx 8 after some month..2 years before 2 unit of blood was given to her but now haemoglobin is dip to 8..why haemoglobin decreases frequently

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You need to do an iron profile test to understand the root cause of the problem ...  Read More

Hi doc my wife has a very low haemoglobin of 8.7 coz of which she feels dizziness sometime. Any suggestions

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. As of now you can take a tab. Livogen once a day after food for 30 days. Tab. Neurobion forte once a day after food for 30 days. Tab. D3MUST 60k once a ...  Read More

My haemoglobin never gets increased after taking suppliment. After preganancy my haemoglobin has come down to 9mmhg and its still continuing. Please suggest me how do make my hb normal? My haematocrit, mcv,mch are all low.

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Take Tab Ferrogen xt daily x 1 week Try to consult ...  Read More

Please check the reports and suggest detailed analysis and steps for low haemoglobin cure as its been more than 3-4 years now

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from a lung infection and her Haemoglobin level is 7.3 which is severely low. I am really tensed.

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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. ...  Read More

I have been ppi for 7 years. 4 months ago my haemoglobin was 14.8 but yesterday it was found that haemoglobin is now 12.8. I am having shortness of breadth due to gas or anything else I don't know. Also I am getting tired after some work. Is it normal for haemoglobin to drop by 4 in 4 months ?

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The drop is 2 gm/dl in 4 month. Need through history and personal habits to evaluate the drop in HB. ...  Read More

My Haemoglobin has come low (10) and vit d is 20 and B12 is 306. I feel fatigue, dizzy/floated frequently. Can I start any supplements?

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You need treatment for it...this is the reason for you fatigue...but need CBC report to know the cause of your low Hb.. Consult for better and further treatment ...  Read More

8 weeks pregnant with DM type 2 and Haemoglobin 8.3, I want low sugar and high in iron diet plan for pregnancy

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Hello practo user We have pregnancy diet plan which include . diet plan for each trimester . Diet plan for curing deficiencies and for better foetus development . Diet plan to cure symptoms occurs du ...  Read More

My father was suffering from blood in stool last week for 2-3 days and due to this his Haemoglobin level is reduced, feelings extreme weakness, shortness of breath while doing day to day activities and his skin and nails look pale. After consulting dr he is taking iron and folic acid supplements along with his regular medication as he has stent in

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You need to check the cause of blood in stools as it is possible that bleeding is still there but not visible to naked eye. It is usually not possible to have such a low Hb with small blood in stools ...  Read More

During birth , due to low Haemoglobin, blood transfusion was carried. Now after 3 months, haemoglobin level has declined to 4.6 now. But still baby is not showing any negative sign.

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Iron supplement maybe advisable ...  Read More

My Haemoglobin count is 12.9 , RBC 6.1 , MCV 67 , MCH 21.1 is this normal blood count help to clarification

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Normal ...  Read More

Hello, my hb is 8.4. I have a history of low Hb and mild thalassemia beta from my mom's side. I am presently in 18th week of pregnancy. I am looking for beneficial suggestions during this time to improve my hb levels. I have low placenta so I am currently on 3 week bed rest. Thanks in advance.

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Please get your CBC and Iron profile done. If it is Thalassemia Minor you can go for IV Iron Therapy . If it is Thalassemia Major then you should try Non pharmacological treatment for Iron deficiency ...  Read More

Hello Doctor ! I had done an blood test where I have found Haemoglobin level 12.8, then RBS 107 and Cretinine 0.89 and Uric acid 6.5 Please advise if any level of concern ?

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All normal except uric acid a bit high. ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, My wife is currently 30 weeks pregnant. Her HB level is 9.9 as per the latest report. Throughout the pregnancy, her Hb levels have ranged between 9.5 and 11. Prior to pregnancy, her Hb levels were consistently between 10.5 and 11.5. We had been consulting doctors in the UAE but recently moved to India to plan for delivery. Her

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Get a Serum ferritin test done and get back to consult ...  Read More

I checked haemoglobin on October as 11.but today it is 8.6.no bleeding anywhere . what can be the reason

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Blood can be lost in many ways either during heavy periods or Micro Hematuria in the urine or Gastric ulcer or hemorrhoids would have caused or Any vitamin or iron deficiency would be possible reason ...  Read More

I am attaching my blood test report where RBC and haemoglobin are low. The worrying part is that 4 days back haemoglobin was 12.8 but today's test it decreased to 11.7 I am worried.

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Need more information about it Please look for black colour stools , blood in vomitus/cough . Go for urgent gastroenterologist consultation ...  Read More

I have high haemoglobin is there a way to reduce it. Currently I am taking blood thinner medicine...

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Drink more water and avoid blood thinners ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, my haemoglobin level is 18. I’ve been experiencing lightheadedness recently. Could this be related to my high haemoglobin? What are the possible side effects of this level, and what steps can I take to manage or rectify it?" Would you like me to guide you on possible causes of high haemoglobin in the meantime?

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My haemoglobin is a little on the lower end of the recommended range at 13.2 (refer image). My glucose levels are fine. Also, l occasionally feel lightheaded/dizzy for a few seconds specially after workouts (10-20 min duration) and experience chills even with sufficient warm clothing. Are these indications of any mineral/vitamin deficiency? Should

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Hb is ok ...  Read More

29. M, 5'6", 72kg I just did a comprehensive health checkup. Iron levels came out to be low but haemoglobin levels were normal. Would this cause any problems? Are iron pills needed?

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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment ...  Read More

Hi i am having low lying placenta and continuous bleeding starting from 4 month of pregnancy will I be able to continue my pregnancy

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Recently I Have Done some tests. All are Ok including USG Whole abdomen, but my Ferritin level is 8 and Haemoglobin is 12.3. TIBC normal. Stool occult blood test Negative. Colonoscopy done and Colonic Diverticulum detected. LFT, KFT, TSH normal. Any suggestions and medication for Very Low Ferritin Level and Low Haemoglobin and Low MCV, MCHC please.

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Hemoglobin of 12.3 is normal and low Ferritin levels means your iron consumption in diet is less. Consume iron rich foods like dates, green leafy vegetables, olives and drumstick. For the diverticulum ...  Read More

I am 24 year old. I am female. My heamoglobin is low 7.6. I visited gynecologist she prescribed 1. Iriskofer XT 2. Nurical K2 3. Cumidip pro Are these medications okay? Or should I consult other gynecologist Please suggest

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Yes, upper one tablet. The first number tablet seems to be the iron tablet. It is totally fine. You take it for one month and get your haemoglobin tested again after one month. If there is improvement ...  Read More

Recently I have doneroutine blood test, all parameters like LFT, KFT, TSH, Urine Routine and Microscopy, Blood Sugar are normal. But Low Iron and Haemoglobin. 4 months ego I done Upper GI Endoscopy and Bile induced Gastritis seen. Any suggestions for loe Iron and Low Haemoglobin please. Stool Occult blood test also normal.My Iron My Iron level in

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

My Haemoglobin and Iron in blood is Very low. LFT, KFT, urine routine and microscopy, TSH normal. Any medicine to increase Haemoglobin and Iron in Blood, please.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Water intake more Do connect and consult ...  Read More

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