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Have Low Hemoglobin. Increased Count After Taking Iron. Should I Worry?
Hi Doc. I am a healthy 39 year old. I have recently had a CBC scan done due to a pre-employment routine. The company test for anemia. Sure enough I had a hemoglobin level of 9.9, and hematocrit of 34!! The company wanted me to follow up with my doctor. He suggested eating iron enriched foods, over the counter iron. I also started taking liquid chlorophyll. I am in good health otherwise. I think the problem is related to heavy menstruals due to fibroids........Nevertheless, I will not give up with the pre-employment process and regaining normal CBC results. My doctor retested me last week, and within two weeks my hemoglobin went from 9.9 to 10.7. I will retest two weeks from now in hopes of more favorable results. Should I worry?
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
Hi friend,
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This is typical of iron deficiency anaemia.
The prime reason for iron deficiency is blood loss – menstruation in women.
Consult the gynecologist – for increased flow.
Whatever be the treatment, it can not increase more than one gram by one week.
Consult a dietician – for lifestyle changes in iron rich diet
A haematologist is the specialist for this / he will have the final say.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
This is typical of iron deficiency anaemia.
The prime reason for iron deficiency is blood loss – menstruation in women.
Consult the gynecologist – for increased flow.
Whatever be the treatment, it can not increase more than one gram by one week.
Consult a dietician – for lifestyle changes in iron rich diet
A haematologist is the specialist for this / he will have the final say.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Hi! You have responded well to iron preparation.this is good and this proves that the cause of your low hemoglobin was iron deficiency and nothing else .by next 15 days your levels will rise further and you dont need to worry at all.All the best!
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