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Is Blood Transfusion Necessary For Iron Deficiency?
Question: My friend recently did blood test and his heamoglobin level is 6.6.Doctor said that my friend has iron deficiency and advised to go for Blood transfusion. Is Blood transfusion needed? Please clarify.
Brief Answer:
tablets can work
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
Frankly the blood transfusion depends on the symptoms.
If he is otherwise ok, he can be given medicines.
I personally prefer to do that.
But he must be able to take it relaxed and cool for at least a month
If he has to keep rushing, blood transfusion is the quick fix mechanism
If he can relax and rest (mild activity permitted), he can try to go for a course of medicines. And repeat hemoglobin in a month.
Blood transfusion can be done even then.
Of course he will have to take Vitamin B and folate also
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
tablets can work
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query
Frankly the blood transfusion depends on the symptoms.
If he is otherwise ok, he can be given medicines.
I personally prefer to do that.
But he must be able to take it relaxed and cool for at least a month
If he has to keep rushing, blood transfusion is the quick fix mechanism
If he can relax and rest (mild activity permitted), he can try to go for a course of medicines. And repeat hemoglobin in a month.
Blood transfusion can be done even then.
Of course he will have to take Vitamin B and folate also
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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