Question 1

what is considered a low hemoglobin level in pregnancy?

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Thanks for asking!: Pregnant women with hemoglobin levels below 11.0 g/dl are generally considered anemic, though complications and symptoms from anemia during pregnancy do not usually occur until hemoglobin levels are well below 11.0 g/dl.

Question 2

can a very low hemoglobin level indicates pregnancy (even before we know if i am pregnant or not , during very early time)?

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Hemoglobin level : Hemoglobin level simply help detect anemia.  Anemia can have many cause such as iron def anemia, B12 def anemia, etc. Pregnancy also associated with low hemoglobin level due to sharing of blood between mom and the baby. Pregnancy testing by blood is the standard test for confirming pregnancy. So a very low hemoglobin level cannot accurately predict pregnancy.

Question 3

i am going for second pregnancy opetation and my hemoglobin level is  8 grams. should i go for operatio st 8 gms of blood?

Accepted Answer

8 gm is okay: Multiple studies have shown ill-effects of blood transfusion when not needed. The usual level at which transfusion is considered is 7 gm or lower.

Question 4

how can i increase my hemoglobin level in one month?

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It all depends: On why it is low in the first place.

Question 5

i am 6 month pregnant.i did hemoglobin test and my hemoglobin level is 10.5 and indicate abnormal result. what is that? can you explain it.

Accepted Answer

Anemia of Pregnancy: Because your body increases its blood volume during pregnancy, the amount of blood cells can often be diluted and women can become anemic. You can start an iron supplement like ferrous sulfate 325mg taken once daily or twice daily to increase your hemoglobin.

Question 6

i am 18 years old. i had my first period when i was 11. i have always gotten my periods with two month gaps between consecutive periods. i also recently found that my hemoglobin level is low. is it directly related? will it affect me in the future? i take

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Tell us more: Please send us the report of your Blood counts(CBC). This will tell me the Hemoglobin(Hb) level and then give you better advice.
Do you have a family doctor? What did he/she advice regarding your low Hb? It may be due to iron deficiency which is quite common. But this will require checking your blood Iron level and treat it if it low.. Let us know more.

Question 7

i have a hemoglobin level of 7.5, one month ago it was 8.1 (determined low levels from heavy periods). appt in a month. until then, do i need to worry?

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Start oral iron: If you are anemic from heavy menses, you should take oral iron supplement, available over the counter and take multivitamins also. There is no harm in taking these medications while you are waiting for the appointment, it may do you good.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

what does a 6.4 hemoglobin level mean?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss: When Hgb drops below 10 gm one has to be suspicious of blood loss but can be corrected by meds such as ProCrit (epoetin alfa).  When Hgb is in the 8 gm. range transfusion necessary to bring to over 12.  At 6.4 transfusion and work up for blood loss required.  Can be vaginal from uterine lesion, GI from ulcer or tumor but this must be defined and corrected.  Depending on symptoms appropriate physician needed.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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I am going for second pregnancy opetation and my hemoglobin level is 8 grams. should i go for operatio st 8 gms of blood?

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How can i increase my hemoglobin level in one month?

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I am 6 month pregnant.i did hemoglobin test and my hemoglobin level is 10.5 and indicate abnormal result. what is that? can you explain it.

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I am 18 years old. i had my first period when i was 11. i have always gotten my periods with two month gaps between consecutive periods. i also recently found that my hemoglobin level is low. is it directly related? will it affect me in the future? i take

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I have a hemoglobin level of 7.5, one month ago it was 8.1 (determined low levels from heavy periods). appt in a month. until then, do i need to worry?

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What does a 6.4 hemoglobin level mean?

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

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

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