Question 1

what is the average hemocrit limit where blood transfusions are likely to be administered?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood transfusions while safe, are not without risk and shouldn't be taken lightly. A lot of factors are considered when evaluating the need for a transfusion, so it not based on an isolated value. (hemoglobin or hematocrit).

Question 2

how much time does a blood transfusion typically take?

Accepted Answer

Up to 4 hours: Clemence, the typical time for transfusing blood into someone is around 2 hours. You can extend this to 4 hours if needed.

Question 3

how much time after a blood transfusion should you wait to be active?

Accepted Answer

It depend: It depends what you mean by being active, for example playing sport, or up and around.
For the sport , i think one week because after you give you loose volume of your blood and it needs some time to adjust for that loss. For minor activity if do not feel dizzy or weak, do it as far you feel okay.

Question 4

i had a blood transfusion is their anything to worry about this was my first time i'm anemic it been a week just a little worried?

Accepted Answer

Infectious disease: Although blood bourne pathogens can be transmitted via blood transfusion, blood products are thoroughly screened prior to administration.  If you are not having symptoms, i would not worry.

Question 5

how much time do blood transfusion usually take for anemia ?

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It dependence: Blood transfusions are temporary fix this for whatever is causing the anemia.  It is important to determine why you're anemic and treat it appropriately.  Normally the blood you receive is in your system for a few weeks only.

Question 6

is 8 weeks of iron infusions enough? ater this time hemoglobin decreased to 7.6. as a result, i had a blood transfusion.

Accepted Answer

Something's wrong: If iron infusions over eight weeks didn't fix your anemia, it's either not due to iron deficiency or you still have serious blood loss. I also see that somebody is giving you vitamin B12 for whatever reason. Please forgive my frankness. If there is not a misunderstanding, please get with a hematologist.

Question 7

my period is 4 days late. it normally comes right on time. i  had a blood transfusion after my last period, can that be the reason?

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If your body was: stressed enough by condition that required blood transfusion that might be a cause. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problem.

Question 8

i just received my blood results and my hb levels are 7 with a hct of 24. i feel dizzy most of the time and tired. does this mean that i have to have a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Getting close: In many places with above numbers and mentioned symptoms patients are recommended a blood transfusion. Guidelines may differ as well as patient preferences, but at this point it is likely that you will be recommended to have a blood transfusion aside from possible work up and treatment for your anemia.

Question 9

hi there, my question is will a blood transfusion made in a two weeks time before the bone marrow aspiration would affect the testing?

Accepted Answer

Not much: The bone marrow aspiration will assess the production of rbc, and transfusion will not impact those findings to any clinically meaningful extent.

Question 10

i got anemic 2 times and my haemoglobin level was dropped to 4.2 and got blood transfusion. what should i do and which specialist should visit. age 70?

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Your primary Doc 1st: There are many reasons for anemia. Your physician team likely will evaluate for blood loss (typically in the stool), or blood breakdown (meaning you are making enough blood but also you are destroying the cells as well), versus your blood factory not making enough blood.
After the initial evaluation, your doctor can best direct you to the gastroenterologist, hematologist,  or other specialist.

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I had a blood transfusion is their anything to worry about this was my first time i'm anemic it been a week just a little worried?

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How much time do blood transfusion usually take for anemia ?

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Is 8 weeks of iron infusions enough? ater this time hemoglobin decreased to 7.6. as a result, i had a blood transfusion.

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My period is 4 days late. it normally comes right on time. i had a blood transfusion after my last period, can that be the reason?

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I just received my blood results and my hb levels are 7 with a hct of 24. i feel dizzy most of the time and tired. does this mean that i have to have a blood transfusion?

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Hi there, my question is will a blood transfusion made in a two weeks time before the bone marrow aspiration would affect the testing?

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I got anemic 2 times and my haemoglobin level was dropped to 4.2 and got blood transfusion. what should i do and which specialist should visit. age 70?

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