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Suggest Treatment For Iron Deficiency Anemia

Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017

Question: I am having an iron transfusion? What is this for

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually given if there is iron deficiency anemia. Further details needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Transfusion is usually given for anemia or pallor. However, there can be a number of causes and I need to know the specific complaints that you have, for which you needed to get medical assistance. I also need to ask you if you know your blood hemoglobin level. I would wait for your inputs and based on them I would guide you further.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 minutes later)

I have felt more tired recently. My HGB 10.8 and HCT 34.3 WBC 7.4 PLT 300 Hope this helps

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Iron deficiency anemia seems to be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the update. The hemoglobin is low but not very low. The tiredness is likely to be due to your low hemoglobin level. Probably that is the reason you have received the iron transfusion.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (54 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Let me know if I could help further. I would be there to assist you. Feel free to ask me directly.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar