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Is Flying Safe While Suffering From Low Iron Levels In The Blood?
Hi my Dads iron level was down to 6 a week ago he has now had two iron infusions one last Friday and one today, he has also been taking 2 x B12 tablets each day for a week now. We are due to fly next Friday two flights of 1Hr 20 min each Will he be ok to fly or should I make other travel plans thank you
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. With two iron infusions, your dad's haemoglobin level should have gone up by about 2 gm% and further it may continue to increase due to intake of Vitamin B12 tablets along with iron rich foods. Hence, flying should be safe for him and it is not contraindicated in cases of anaemia. Kindly continue with the medications and other supplements as suggested to be taken for improvement in his haemoglobin level. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.
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Is Flying Safe While Suffering From Low Iron Levels In The Blood?
Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. With two iron infusions, your dad s haemoglobin level should have gone up by about 2 gm% and further it may continue to increase due to intake of Vitamin B12 tablets along with iron rich foods. Hence, flying should be safe for him and it is not contraindicated in cases of anaemia. Kindly continue with the medications and other supplements as suggested to be taken for improvement in his haemoglobin level. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.