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What Causes Problem With Haemoglobin Level?
my 14 year old son had a kidney transplant 4 years ago. his hemogloblin has not been good since then. he has had quite a few blood transflusion. the last one was last week 4 units of blood. and it has not been getting any better. the doctors have
no idea what the problem is. but i do have a hemotologist appointment set up for thursday. As a mother I am so worried and dont know what to think. if u have any answers or advice please let me know.
Nandanee shafer 815-463-0253
no idea what the problem is. but i do have a hemotologist appointment set up for thursday. As a mother I am so worried and dont know what to think. if u have any answers or advice please let me know.
Nandanee shafer 815-463-0253
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
Hello ,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
It may be because of the deficiency of the enzyme erythropoetin.
It is produced by the interstitium of the kidney.
As your child has transfused the kidney, may be donors kidney has stopped producing the enzyme.
Exact cause of the anemia can only be diagnosed after the proper laboratory investigation.
But till that time you can take the blood transfusion done to maintain the normal level of hemoglobin.
I advice you to take erythropoetin level of your child done before you meet at appointment.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
It may be because of the deficiency of the enzyme erythropoetin.
It is produced by the interstitium of the kidney.
As your child has transfused the kidney, may be donors kidney has stopped producing the enzyme.
Exact cause of the anemia can only be diagnosed after the proper laboratory investigation.
But till that time you can take the blood transfusion done to maintain the normal level of hemoglobin.
I advice you to take erythropoetin level of your child done before you meet at appointment.
I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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