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What Causes Low Blood Iron Levels?
When I tried to donate blood, my iron was at 12.0 and retested for 11.x. I know I've been really tired recently. I have a dog that recently had chemo (actually an overdose of it but has almost fully recovered except platelets still low). Would my coming in contact with her bodily fluids have caused my low iron?
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Hi there,
Certainly, coming in contact with a dog, which received chemotherapy, is not a reason for low hemoglobin level. We need to evaluate you, to know the reason for your anemia. Once the cause is identified treatment is easy.
Hope I have answered your question.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
Certainly, coming in contact with a dog, which received chemotherapy, is not a reason for low hemoglobin level. We need to evaluate you, to know the reason for your anemia. Once the cause is identified treatment is easy.
Hope I have answered your question.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
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