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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Low Hemoglobin Count?
yes recently had passed blood in stool, hospitalized and found nothing had to have blood. now shortness of breath with any activity and very pale, not passing blood, but blood count is 7. taking blood thinners. recently had knee replacement. 72 yrs old male.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Shortness of breath is due to the anemia. Reduced hemoglobin levels result in inefficient delivery of oxygen to organs. Underlying cause for anemia should be identified. Complete blood count, peripheral smear, colonoscopy, iron level, Vitamin B12 level, prothrombin time, bleeding time are needed now. Treatment depend on the underlying cause. However, since your hemoglobin level is very low and you experience shortness of breath, blood transfusion is recommended. I would also suggest getting EKG done.
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Dr. Lekshmi
Shortness of breath is due to the anemia. Reduced hemoglobin levels result in inefficient delivery of oxygen to organs. Underlying cause for anemia should be identified. Complete blood count, peripheral smear, colonoscopy, iron level, Vitamin B12 level, prothrombin time, bleeding time are needed now. Treatment depend on the underlying cause. However, since your hemoglobin level is very low and you experience shortness of breath, blood transfusion is recommended. I would also suggest getting EKG done.
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi
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