What causes lower level of hemoglobin?
Patient: my father having problem of HB. B'for 15 days it was 5.00 and than we have supply VITCOFOL injection 5 times. But no such progress HB remain same. After that we have supply 3 bottles of blood and HB was 6.1. What may be reason..? what will be your advise..? Doctor: Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.There are many reason for such a high degree anemia.There is need for detail investigation to diagnose the exact cause. I advice you should attend nearby doctor to diagnose exactly.Though you have taken the blood transfusions, such a low HB requires some time to come to normal level.So from now your can start the injectable iron therapy. Continue it until your HB reaches a over 10 gm there after oral iron therapy till HB reaches to normal level is suffice.I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you.Dr Arun TankInfectious diseases specialist.