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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin And Hematocrit Levels

My mother has a history of depressed hemoglobin/hematocrit levels following severe UTI. The first time occurred when she was hospitalized about seven years ago. It was treated with Procrit, which was very effective. I shared this information with her current doctor, who is skeptical. I tried to find supporting evidence online (I have seen it before, but that was some time ago). She was hospitalized a week ago with UTI, and although levels improved to >9, >27 during the week,her current levels are hemoglobin<8, hematocrit <25. Do you have any information?
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Hi

Thanks for posting your query..

There is no relationship between UTI and low Hemoglobin. I think her hemoglobin was being checked when she used to get admitted to hospital.
So we need to find out what is causing her low hemoglobin. I usually suspect either iron deficiency or chronic blood loss . Chronic blood usually happens in the form of blood loss in motions.
I advise you get these tests done and revert back :

Peripheral smear for blood picture, stool for occult blood, Iron profile, TSH .

Any clarification feel free to ask .
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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin And Hematocrit Levels

Hi Thanks for posting your query.. There is no relationship between UTI and low Hemoglobin. I think her hemoglobin was being checked when she used to get admitted to hospital. So we need to find out what is causing her low hemoglobin. I usually suspect either iron deficiency or chronic blood loss . Chronic blood usually happens in the form of blood loss in motions. I advise you get these tests done and revert back : Peripheral smear for blood picture, stool for occult blood, Iron profile, TSH . Any clarification feel free to ask .