Question 1

what do you need to do if your hemoglobin level is a 9?

Accepted Answer

Find the reason ....: Your doctor could investigate the underlying cause of your anemia... At age 37,  iron  deficiency is more common. Subsequently, appropriate  treatment could be offered. In case of  iron deficiency, iron tablets or intravenous iron could be prescribed. Hgb is not low enough to transfuse.  Would avoid transfusions if the underlying cause could be treated.

Question 2

my hemoglobin level is a 9. do i need blood before hyst?

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Not necessarily: While your hemoglobin is lower than desirable, blood transfusion is not warranted. Hysterectomy is usually an elective procedure and, unless you are bleeding abnormally, you could raise your hemoglobin by taking iron and vitamins.  Please discuss the options with your doctor.

Question 3

3yr olds hemoglobin level is 10.9, is this concerning?  she doesnt eat well, never has, very picky.  should i be concerned about leukemia?

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Anemia: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your daughter is anemic and you should consult your doctor about the type of anemia. She may need dietary supplements, like iron and vitamins. Leukemia is not likely, but you should get her to see a doctor.

Question 4

what cases hemoglobin level of 10.9 hematocrit levels of 33.9 and rdw level of 15.6 ?

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Microcytic anemia: If you are anemic & your RDW (red blood cell distribution width), is elevated then there are many causes that could be responsible. Since it actually measures the variation in the size of the cells then what i would need to know is what the MCV or mean corposcular volume is. Those values together would allow me to tell your whether we should evaluate you for iron or B12 deficiency or other cause.

Question 5

what cases hemoglobin level of 10.9 hematocrit levels of 33.9 and rdw level of 15.6  my mcv level is 85

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Normocytic Anemia!: We also call that type of anemia, "anemia of chronic disease, " because it can come froma variety of causes. It can come from kidney disease, nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin b2, and b6 deficiencies, following a post pregnancy hemmorage, or naturally as we get older. Hope this helps!

Question 6

hello! my 13yr old son's hemoglobin level is 5.9 as of today's doctor appt. he is 5'9" tall about 262lbs. what foods will help lower the hemoglogin? and what foods are making his hemoglobin higher? i don't want my son to have diabetes so any info you can

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GLUTEN FREE DIET: He fits Criteria for obesity. I would also suggest if he is fatigued and sleepy during the day, to obtain a sleep study. Especially if collar size greater than 18.  I would suggest a gluten free diet with gradual transition. To paleo diet.  Making sure to rotate his food daily. Also full blood work update with thyroid studies and testosterone levels should be obtained. Also increase activity

Question 7

is a hemoglobin level of 10.9 dangerous? my doctor said she would not clear me for weight loss surgery until i see a hematologist. why?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Hi
It isn't dangerous in the sense that it's life threatening. Commonly in young women anemia is due to iron deficiency from blood loss from menstruation. It's very easy to diagnose and treat but there are many other causes for anemia as well. Because there is risk for blood loss during any surgery, it is best to have your levels in the normal range before going to surgery. Hope this helps

Question 8

a couple weeks ago my hemoglobin level was a 4.9. is that really bad? i had to get 4 blood transfusions for it.

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Hemoglobin: A level of 4.9 is extremely low and would usually cause significant symptoms.  Hopefully the cause of your severe anemia has been addressed.

Question 9

my hemoglobin level went from 11 to 9 in 2 weeks is that normal?

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This is serious: A workup to find the cause of your anemia should have begun when your hemoglobin was found to be 11. There are lots of causes of anemia. The cause needs to be found. For example, I wouldn't want your bleeding stomach ulcer to be recognized only after massive bleeding has led to a trip to the operating room.

Question 10

what causes a low hemoglobin level?

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Let explain: Low hemoglobin count isn't always a sign of illness — it may be normal for some people. Women who are pregnant commonly experience low hemoglobin counts.
Diseases and conditions that cause your body to produce fewer red blood cells than normal include: aplastic anemia and others.
Diseases and conditions that cause your body to destroy red blood cells faster than they can be made:enlarged spleen.

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3yr olds hemoglobin level is 10.9, is this concerning? she doesnt eat well, never has, very picky. should i be concerned about leukemia?

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What cases hemoglobin level of 10.9 hematocrit levels of 33.9 and rdw level of 15.6 ?

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What cases hemoglobin level of 10.9 hematocrit levels of 33.9 and rdw level of 15.6 my mcv level is 85

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Hello! my 13yr old son's hemoglobin level is 5.9 as of today's doctor appt. he is 5'9" tall about 262lbs. what foods will help lower the hemoglogin? and what foods are making his hemoglobin higher? i don't want my son to have diabetes so any info you can

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Is a hemoglobin level of 10.9 dangerous? my doctor said she would not clear me for weight loss surgery until i see a hematologist. why?

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A couple weeks ago my hemoglobin level was a 4.9. is that really bad? i had to get 4 blood transfusions for it.

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My hemoglobin level went from 11 to 9 in 2 weeks is that normal?

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What causes a low hemoglobin level?

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