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What Causes Low HB In Spite Of Healthy Diet?
iam 36 and short iam always found with a low HB like 8, 7 and 6. i never had 10 up. iam not frequiently sick, i have never been hospitalised what is the cause? i take iron foods such as eggs and so forth. so what is the cause of my low HB all the time
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Yu need to get certain investigations to know the cause of low hemoglobin.
A complete hemogram and peripheral blood smear examination are the basic investigations required.
Low hemoglobin can occur due to three main causes- blood loss, decreased blood production and increased red blood cell destruction.
Once the cause of low hemoglobin is known, appropriate management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Yu need to get certain investigations to know the cause of low hemoglobin.
A complete hemogram and peripheral blood smear examination are the basic investigations required.
Low hemoglobin can occur due to three main causes- blood loss, decreased blood production and increased red blood cell destruction.
Once the cause of low hemoglobin is known, appropriate management can be planned.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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