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Suggest Remedy For Low Red Blood Cells Count In Pregnancy

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...                                            I am 16 weeks pregnant. My red blood cells count is 28. My OBGY says it should be at least 30-38 in count. Is it too serious? What do I do do improve it. I am already having an iron capsule a day.
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
Iam sorry for your condition.
In my opinion the low RBC count ie anaemia can be improved by diet and iron supplements.

The treatment depends on number of weeks of pregnancy.

If anaemia is found in early pregnancy as in your case the iron rich diet like green leafy veggies,dates,zaggery,figs,liver etc are to be taken and dosage of iron capsule is to be made twice.

If anaemia is found after 32 weeks then injectable iron is preferred as there is need for early response.

If anaemia is found at or after 36 weeks blood transfusion is advised.

Dont worry as you are in the early part of pregnancy the diet and iron capsule will do the work till you reach term.

The causes for anaemia like iron deficiency,B12 deficiency ,any HB abnormalities ,any blood loss conditions like piles,blood in sputum etc should be evaluated before starting the therapy.

So relax.
Hope this helps.
Best regards..Dr.Srilatha
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Suggest Remedy For Low Red Blood Cells Count In Pregnancy

Hello dear, I understand your concern. Iam sorry for your condition. In my opinion the low RBC count ie anaemia can be improved by diet and iron supplements. The treatment depends on number of weeks of pregnancy. If anaemia is found in early pregnancy as in your case the iron rich diet like green leafy veggies,dates,zaggery,figs,liver etc are to be taken and dosage of iron capsule is to be made twice. If anaemia is found after 32 weeks then injectable iron is preferred as there is need for early response. If anaemia is found at or after 36 weeks blood transfusion is advised. Dont worry as you are in the early part of pregnancy the diet and iron capsule will do the work till you reach term. The causes for anaemia like iron deficiency,B12 deficiency ,any HB abnormalities ,any blood loss conditions like piles,blood in sputum etc should be evaluated before starting the therapy. So relax. Hope this helps. Best regards..Dr.Srilatha