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Suggest Treatment For Lethargy Despite Taking Anemia Treatment

After a blood test at my last Dr. s visit it was discovered that my hemoglobin was 6.3 so I was sent to the hospital for 2 units of whole blood! The next blood test showed hemoglobin at 7.6 and I am so lethargic I can t function. What next? P.S.: I am 70 years old, male, and have had Crohn s Disease for 50 years
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Hello. Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. A hemoglobin level of 7.6 is quite low for a male. You need to further investigate the cause and take appropriate supplements and treatment. The lethargy is due to anemia. Anemia can be due to reduced intake of iron b12 or folate. In old age it could be due to impaired absorption despite adequate oral intake. Sometimes injectable haematinics are required to overcome impaired absorption. Moreover anemia could be due to occult blood loss from any hidden site. So a thorough investigation is a must. Also you can get your thyroid hormones checked to rule out hypothyroidism. Hope I was helpful. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Lethargy Despite Taking Anemia Treatment

Hello. Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. A hemoglobin level of 7.6 is quite low for a male. You need to further investigate the cause and take appropriate supplements and treatment. The lethargy is due to anemia. Anemia can be due to reduced intake of iron b12 or folate. In old age it could be due to impaired absorption despite adequate oral intake. Sometimes injectable haematinics are required to overcome impaired absorption. Moreover anemia could be due to occult blood loss from any hidden site. So a thorough investigation is a must. Also you can get your thyroid hormones checked to rule out hypothyroidism. Hope I was helpful. Thanks.