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I have been diagnosed with D80.2 Hypegammaglobulinemia, unspecified, and have been told that I m anemic with low iron in my blood, what exactly does that mean. They say I need more iron supplements or something to build up the blood count. Please elaborate on this for me.!
Hypergammaglobulinemia means increased globulin levels in blood. This can happen because of a blood cancer called as multiple myeloma. But good news is that, you are not having that cancer. This is what "unspecified" means.
Iron is needed for hemoglobin synthesis. Whenever one consumes less of iron or there loss of iron due to chronic blood loss, hemoglobin level reduces below normal. We call this condition as iron deficiency anemia. So obviously, when supplemental iron is given in the form of tablets, hemoglobin level increases to normal level. If there is associated vitamin deficiency, those vitamins also need to be substituted. That is exactly what is being done to you.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
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Hypergammaglobulinemia means increased globulin levels in blood. This can happen because of a blood cancer called as multiple myeloma. But good news is that, you are not having that cancer. This is what unspecified means. Iron is needed for hemoglobin synthesis. Whenever one consumes less of iron or there loss of iron due to chronic blood loss, hemoglobin level reduces below normal. We call this condition as iron deficiency anemia. So obviously, when supplemental iron is given in the form of tablets, hemoglobin level increases to normal level. If there is associated vitamin deficiency, those vitamins also need to be substituted. That is exactly what is being done to you. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, Dr. Girish Kamat