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What Causes Low Hemoglobin Count?

hi Robert
my mom has low hemoglobin count its 5.49 but just 2 days back we have provided her 2 bottles of blood externally,Now its reach to 7.59 So is this expected result ? or still having an problem ,why its not reach to 10 or above, I need to suggestion please
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM. This is the expected result. Your mom's hemoglobin was very low(5.49) and could have led to cardiac failure so blood transfusion was given and reached 7.59 as can be expected after infusion of two bottles. Now with the help of your doctor find out the reason as to why she had low hemoglobin at the first place because if the cause is not treated she will again develop low hemoglobin. Also, to further raise her hemoglobin give her iron supplements which should provide atleast 100mg of elemental iron 2-3 times a day. Regards
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What Causes Low Hemoglobin Count?

Thanks for contacting HCM. This is the expected result. Your mom s hemoglobin was very low(5.49) and could have led to cardiac failure so blood transfusion was given and reached 7.59 as can be expected after infusion of two bottles. Now with the help of your doctor find out the reason as to why she had low hemoglobin at the first place because if the cause is not treated she will again develop low hemoglobin. Also, to further raise her hemoglobin give her iron supplements which should provide atleast 100mg of elemental iron 2-3 times a day. Regards