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Should I Go For A Blood Transfusion?
My mother is 88 years old and her hemoglobin level is 79. It has been as low as 73 and goes up to 84 with the help of iron pills, B12 and folic acid. It has recently dropped back to 79. They suggest a blood transfusion but I am concerned of the down effects from this procedure for a person her age. What are your thoughts
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
Hi, you should go for blood transfusion. and nowadays blood transfusion is quit safr procedure. compatibility test decrease the chance of side effects. go for blood transfusion for immediately solution and also search the cause of your anemia and take treatment accordingly for long term measures.
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