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Is Hemoglobin Level Of 8 At 30 Weeks Of Pregnancy A Concern?
Question: My wife's hemoglobin level, at 30 weeks pregnancy , is 8. At 25 weeks it was 8.5
Its dipping after every month. Is this serious concern and what measures to be taken to increase the HB.
She is not taking any tablets as already tried 4 - 5 different medicines but not suiting her.
Its dipping after every month. Is this serious concern and what measures to be taken to increase the HB.
She is not taking any tablets as already tried 4 - 5 different medicines but not suiting her.
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If she does not take iron tablets, then the hemoglobin levels will further fall.
If she cannot take iron tablets, then injectable iron should be taken.
Iron has to be supplemented at any cost else her health and baby's well being will be compromised.
And further blood transfusions maybe needed.
Has she been tested for thalassemia?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If she does not take iron tablets, then the hemoglobin levels will further fall.
If she cannot take iron tablets, then injectable iron should be taken.
Iron has to be supplemented at any cost else her health and baby's well being will be compromised.
And further blood transfusions maybe needed.
Has she been tested for thalassemia?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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