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I was running and had a complete break of my Proximal Tibal. The surgery required 2 plates and 13 screws. Prior to discharge, I had blood work taken. The only odd result was Hemaglobin levels of 11.6. I am an adult male, age 46. Does the low hemoglobin level warrant a visit to my PCP, or is that normal after plates/screws. Thank you, Aaron
- Loss of blood (traumatic injury, surgery, bleeding, colon cancer, or stomach ulcer) - Nutritional Deficiency (iron, vitamin B12, folate) - Bone Marrow problems (replacement of bone marrow by cancer) - Suppression by red blood cell synthesis by chemotherapy drugs - kidney failure - Abnormal hemoglobin structure (sickle cell anemia or thalassemia)
You had a surgery and lost blood during procedure. You need to take iron and vitamin C to help increase it. I recommend 200mg per day for two months.
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How Can Low Hemoglobin Levels Be Treated?
Hello, You had undergone major surgery operation. After such major operation, because of bleeding, HB can decrease mildly. So, do not worry about that. Take green leafy vegetables, beans, red meat, iron rich foods et cetera. After a month, repeat HB tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami