Brief Answer:
Cause of low Hb has to be found and then treated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Low hemoglobin level does not cause death.
Low hemoglobin leads to anemia.
Anemia is a symptom and not a disease.
Low hemoglobin over a long period of time can lead to circulatory disturbances which have an deleterious effect on body.
The cause of low hemoglobin levels has to be assessed.
Low hemoglobin can occur due to decreased production of red blood cells containing hemoglobin, increased destruction of red blood cells and increased blood loss from body.
Thus, the cause of anemia has to be found out so that treatment can be instituted.

Consult your physician or hematologist for clinical assessment, relevant investigations and thus treatment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer:
Yes, Saturday will be fine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If you do not have any symptoms, you can visit your hematologist at your convenience. You should rush to a doctor if you develop swelling or breathing difficulties.


Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer:
Blood transfusion may be required

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Since, your hemoglobin is very low and you are symptomatic, blood transfusion may be be required.
However, blood transfusion has to be done under supervision of qualified doctor. Visiting a doctor at the earliest is advisable. But if you are not in discomfort, you can consult the doctor tomorrow as per appointment.

Thanks and take care
DR Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer:
Feeling smothered is symptom of anemia

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Feeling smothered while lying down is due to anemia.
Due to low hemoglobin levels, the blood is not able to oxygenate the lungs properly.
Correction of anemia will resolve these symptoms of anemia.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer:
Chronic bleeding can lead to low Hb levels

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
Bleeding- acute or chronic can lead to low hemoglobin levels.
The cause of anemia can be found out by investigations which I have mentioned previously.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Brief Answer:
Consultation with your doctor is urgently required

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
It is important to get consult your your doctor as soon as possible.
It is not advisable to wait till the situation becomes more worse.

Thanks and take care
DR Shailja P Wahal

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