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Is A Sudden Increase In Hemoglobin Level After Taking Iron Pills Normal?
I am a 59 yr female. Last week from hemoglobin level was 8.5. Prescribed iron pills twice a day and changed to an iron rich diet. My level jumped to 11.0 in 6 days. Everything I ve read said it takes weeks to increase levels. Can you tell me why i m increasing so easily
Iron supplements and iron-rich food items increase hemoglobin, however, an increase from 8.5 to 11 gm% within 6 days is not likely. I suggest you take iron supplements and iron-rich foods and get hemoglobin and iron studies after two months.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Is A Sudden Increase In Hemoglobin Level After Taking Iron Pills Normal?
Hello, Iron supplements and iron-rich food items increase hemoglobin, however, an increase from 8.5 to 11 gm% within 6 days is not likely. I suggest you take iron supplements and iron-rich foods and get hemoglobin and iron studies after two months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist