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Is Hemoglobin Value Between 10.9% And 11% A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2015

Question: My hemoglobin runs anywhere between 10.9% and 11% My doctor wants me to take iron which I do but then there is the constipating side effect. I take Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets which help some. I love steak but then there is the cholesterol problem. I also eat spinach, and XXXXXXX This hemoglobin has been a lifetime problem and I mean since age 3 or four when the doctor had me eating rarely cooked steak.

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. DIetary changes are advised.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome. I would advise some dietary changes. At this age i think a hemoglobin of 11 to 12 will be sufficient for you and you should not chase hemoglobin unless you have symptoms for anemia like shortness of breath, extreme lethargy etc. Dietary changes are
Eat more of green leafy vegetables, beans. nuts, jaggery, white meat(poultry).
You can try syrup form of iron in small doses which is less constipating.

Also i would like to know your serum iron, serum ferritin and iron saturation levels.
It will be good if you can undergo these tests.
Thanks and regards
Feel free to ask further
Dr Deepak Sundriyal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (22 hours later)

As soon as I receive my lab report I will look to see if those tests were done. If not I will see if my doctor is willing to order them Will keep you posted.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HELLO. REVERT BACK WITH THE TEST. GOOD WISHES

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir. Please go ahead with the test and revert back for further advise.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj