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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin Level

I m a 66 year old male and my hemogloblin levels keep dropping.now at 121.Low range is 140-160 for males.in addition I have a serum lead level of 139 (range 0.0-45.0)Ferritin & iron levels are normal.white count is normal .red count is slightly low.Because of lead (presently doing oral chelation with EDTA to remove lead) I wonder if bone marrow is not producing enough red cells and if they are being destroyed before the 120 day expirary. How best to slow down hemogloblin loss?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.

If I am your doctor I advice you that your low hemoglobin level is because of presence of lead in your blood. once lead is removed your hemoglobin level comes to normal. Lead interrupt in hemoglobin formation. EDTA is chealeting agent and can remove the lead, it is good treatment for it.
I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,
Wish you a very good health at health care magic.
Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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Suggest Treatment For Low Hemoglobin Level

Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that your low hemoglobin level is because of presence of lead in your blood. once lead is removed your hemoglobin level comes to normal. Lead interrupt in hemoglobin formation. EDTA is chealeting agent and can remove the lead, it is good treatment for it. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.