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What Does This Hemoglobin Level Of 6.3 Indicate?
Question: Is Hb level 6.3 dangerous? My current report shows me Hb level 6.3... what can be the reason and what treatment should I go for? Do I need to take any specific food and what kind of medication is recommended? I feel dizzy/tired and very week at times, couple of time have felt breathlessness as well. Pls advise.
Brief Answer:
upper GI endoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The cause of your low haemoglobin could be Iron deficiency anemia.
Since your haemoglobin level is 6.3 and you are feeling breathless and weak i would advise 2 units of blood transfusion immediately.
You need to do an upper GI endoscopy test to check for bleeding sources from your mouth to the stomach area.
I will also advise you to take iron tablets with your doctors advise.
I would recommend foods such as dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, iron fortified cereals, breads, dried fruits such as raisins and apricots.
Regards
DR DE
upper GI endoscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The cause of your low haemoglobin could be Iron deficiency anemia.
Since your haemoglobin level is 6.3 and you are feeling breathless and weak i would advise 2 units of blood transfusion immediately.
You need to do an upper GI endoscopy test to check for bleeding sources from your mouth to the stomach area.
I will also advise you to take iron tablets with your doctors advise.
I would recommend foods such as dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, iron fortified cereals, breads, dried fruits such as raisins and apricots.
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank You doctor for your reply. I am lil scared to go for transfusions... Is there any other alternatives? Like any injections/medicines can help?
Brief Answer:
iron injection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you are scared to go for transfusions you can increase your haemoglobin level by taking iron injections.
It can be given mixing with normal saline drip intravenously over a period of half an hour.
Consult your doctor regarding iron injection.
If you have no more clarification then please rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR De
iron injection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you are scared to go for transfusions you can increase your haemoglobin level by taking iron injections.
It can be given mixing with normal saline drip intravenously over a period of half an hour.
Consult your doctor regarding iron injection.
If you have no more clarification then please rate the answer and close the thread.
Regards
DR De
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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