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What Happens To Iron Levels If Pint Of Blood To Taken Out To Rebuild?

My husband is 50 and recently diagnosed having Hep C genotype A1. Blood work also tagged a tumor. His iron levels are high and he has been advised to have a pint of blood taken weekly to rebuild his blood. Will this lower his iron levels? I m very concerned for his outcome. They also advised to be put on a liver recipient list asap.
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Repeated blood transfusion will increase the iron level. It will not help to loeer the iron level. Blood transfusion may be given to increase his hemoglobin level. Iron chelating agents like desferoximine or defiperone may be helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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What Happens To Iron Levels If Pint Of Blood To Taken Out To Rebuild?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Repeated blood transfusion will increase the iron level. It will not help to loeer the iron level. Blood transfusion may be given to increase his hemoglobin level. Iron chelating agents like desferoximine or defiperone may be helpful. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.