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Reducing haemoglobin after birth
During birth , due to low Haemoglobin, blood transfusion was carried. Now after 3 months, haemoglobin level has declined to 4.6 now. But still baby is not showing any negative sign.
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Please consult a pediatrician. Not to scare you, but low Hb in baby isn't good
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Need few more details
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Dear Parent,
I understand your concern about your baby’s hemoglobin dropping again after birth despite having received a blood transfusion earlier. Let me explain clearly:
🔴 Current Situation:
Your baby’s hemoglobin is very low (4.6 g/dl) – this is called severe anemia.
Even if the baby looks active and does not show obvious signs now, at this low level the body is under stress, and complications can develop suddenly.
⚠️ Why This is Serious:
Babies often don’t show early warning symptoms, but such low hemoglobin can affect oxygen supply to the brain, heart, and growth.
Without timely treatment, this can become life-threatening.
🩸 Next Steps (Immediate):
1. Consult a Pediatrician or Pediatric Hematologist urgently.
2. Blood transfusion may again be required to stabilize hemoglobin.
3. Investigations are needed to find the cause of repeated anemia (nutritional deficiency, hemolysis, thalassemia, bone marrow problem, etc.).
🍎 Long-Term Care:
After stabilizing, doctors will plan treatment to prevent recurrence (iron, vitamins, or specific therapy based on the cause).
Regular follow-up of hemoglobin is very important.
💡 Reassurance:
You did the right thing by checking early. With proper treatment and close follow-up, your baby can recover well and grow normally.
👉 Please do not delay—take the baby to the nearest pediatric hospital or children’s specialist as soon as possible.
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BLOOD TRANSFUSION IS ONL SOLUTION.
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This is severe anemia. A 3 month baby won’t be able to show noticeable signs or symptoms. Consult asap!
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Iron supplement maybe advisable
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Consultation with a paediatrician is advisable
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls have physical examination with nearby doctor
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Nagalakshmi N
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Bangalore
Consult pediatrician immediately
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