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What Are The Effects Of Long Term Low Hemoglobin Levels?

what are the long term effects of low hemoglobin? I was admitted into the hospital a week ago with hemoglobin level of under 7. I was given blood transfussions & iron via IV and was discharged with hemoglobin level of 10. I am concerned of the effects in the long run if I dont increase my hemoblobin levels.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern.According to me,body's compensatory mechanisms come into play,when the hemoglobin levels are low and you feel generally only symptoms like palpitations,weakness,headache,shortness of breath etc.However If anemia(low hemoglobin) left untreated, the compensatory mechanisms starts to fail due to exhaustion and any other conditions,which takes years,serious problems like multiorgan failure can occur(for eg-heart failure due to cardiomyopathy).Hope this information helps you.Take care.
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Geriatrics Specialist,  Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Heart failure are common in chronic anemia
2. Breathlessness, weakness
3. Dizziness, syncope attacks, delayed wound healing etc.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Are The Effects Of Long Term Low Hemoglobin Levels?

Thanks for asking to healthcaremagic.I understand your concern.According to me,body s compensatory mechanisms come into play,when the hemoglobin levels are low and you feel generally only symptoms like palpitations,weakness,headache,shortness of breath etc.However If anemia(low hemoglobin) left untreated, the compensatory mechanisms starts to fail due to exhaustion and any other conditions,which takes years,serious problems like multiorgan failure can occur(for eg-heart failure due to cardiomyopathy).Hope this information helps you.Take care.