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How To Increase The Hemoglobin Level To 10 Despite Taking Iron Supplements?
I have tubal ligation reversal surgery scheduled in 6 days, and my hemoglobin level is 9.3. The surgeon performing the procedure says he won t proceed unless it comes up to a 10. I ve already been taking iron supplements and received an iron injection, which did bring it up to a 9.3 from an 8.4. How can i get it to a 10 in time for my surgery?
Wed, 3 May 2017
Hi dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
It can be pure iron deficiency or associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. So you should go for peripheral smear examination, s iron, s. ferritin and s vitamin B12 level. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
It can be pure iron deficiency or associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. So you should go for peripheral smear examination, s iron, s. ferritin and s vitamin B12 level. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me.
I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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