Very low hemoglobin

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Very low hemoglobin

Asked for Female, 55 Years

Shot breathing,swelling on feet,weakness,so much dizziness,heamoglobin dropped 5.Dr recommend for blood transfusion,blood group-AB positive,Age-55

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Dr. Pratyush Kumar Mishra General Physician 14 yrs exp Patna · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pratyush Kumar Mishra

General Physician 14 yrs exp Patna

Hi, You have got severe anemia which is causing you breathless and feet swelling. Blood transfusion is needed in your case. You should get it evaluated to know about the cause of anemia. Few investigations like serum iron, ferritin, b12, folic acid, complete blood count with peripheral smear, retic count, dct,ict, stool for occult blood.. You should consult a physician to get yourself examined. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy may help in reaching to a diagnosis.

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Get admitted and blood transfusion.

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