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What Causes Mild Anemia?

I have AVM and my blood count was 9.8 on March 6 and 9.7 last week. I am concerned, but my gastroenterologist seems to think it is just mild anemia. He has suggested an iron infusion, but my primary doctor believes i should have surgery. I cannot take any iron supplements or even Blackstrap molasses.
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Hemoglobin level of 9.7 is significantly low. As a hematologist I would certainly treat that anemia with iron infusions. I would also tell my gastro collegues to take off AVM because of which there is chronic blood loss and iron deficiency. But the final decision about operating AVM lies with the gastroenterologist.
No need to iron tablets or Blackstrap molasses, as the iron that you need can be given in the form of infusion. With availability of better forms of iron such as iron carboxy maltose, the side effects are also very less.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat

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What Causes Mild Anemia?

Hemoglobin level of 9.7 is significantly low. As a hematologist I would certainly treat that anemia with iron infusions. I would also tell my gastro collegues to take off AVM because of which there is chronic blood loss and iron deficiency. But the final decision about operating AVM lies with the gastroenterologist. No need to iron tablets or Blackstrap molasses, as the iron that you need can be given in the form of infusion. With availability of better forms of iron such as iron carboxy maltose, the side effects are also very less. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With regards, Dr. Girish Kamat