Question 1

is it normal for hemoglobin level to drop again 2 weeks after blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No: Why was blood transfusion given?  The reason for the initial drop in hemoglobin may still be present.

Question 2

im a 22 year old female and i already had a blood transfusion because of my very low hemoglobin... what should i do to keep my hemoglobin level up?

Accepted Answer

Wow: There must be an explanation for the anemia.  An effective treatment course can only be accomplished by having a proper diagnosis. Iron deficiency is the most common reason for a woman your age to be anemic, but there are many other diagnoses that must be looked for. Until you have that specific diagnosis you can't begin to prevent future problems.

Question 3

is blood transfusion really needed  right away for a 86 years old patient with creatinine level of 3.6 and  hemoglobin of 61?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Difficult question to answer. Depends upon a lot of factors that aren't laid out here. The patient sounds to be seriously in trouble although there are lots of ways to get to those numbers and not all of them require immediate transfusion.

Question 4

i had a blood transfusion due to low hemoglobin. my iron level was 6 and is now 9 after two units. i still feel weak and really tired after 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Of course you do: You are still seriously anemic. Be proactive. Insist on an explanation of how you got this sick and what wil be done to restore you to health. If you have a bleeding stomach ulcer, what will be done? If you have hemolysis, what is the cause? G6PD status? Were you malnourished? You deserve a full explanation.

Question 5

i had severe hematoma in lt glut from a severe fall on stairs resulted in hemoglobin levels falling 6.3 n blood transfusion.  no period n p test neg.

Accepted Answer

6.3: My apologies but I don't quite understand your notice.
Surely if your blood level is down to 6.3 your doctor must work hard to get your blood level up.
You also need care regarding the severe fall on stairs.
Please let me know what is developing.

Question 6

i had a blood transfusion in april because i went to the hospital due to a very rapid heart rate. my hemoglobin level was at a 6.5, lately i have been feeling the symptoms all over again. im thinking my body is going through that all over again. any advic

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You did not say why was your hemoglobin at 6.5. If the underlying cause was not corrected you could be headed for low hemoglobin again, as you surmised. It would be prudent to see your doctor at the earliest.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

does 10.3 hemoglobin need to be warded with blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Not Sure: Not sure i understand the question.  A HGB of 10 does not necessarily need transfusion.  Unless you have ongoing blood loss or symptoms related to a low hgb, i would suggest no transfusion.  Do you need to be worried with transfusion? Not generally, but if you can avoid it  it is a good idea.

Question 9

how can you treat persistent low hemoglobin counts following chemotherapy, other than blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Not many: Your heme-onc dr is an expert in this, and should have discussed (or tried) a gmcsf injection to stimulate your body's red blood cell production. But, many cancer pts do not respond to it--either due to the nature of the cancer or the treatment or both. If not amenable to induction of production, then will need transfusion every so many weeks. I see many pts who do this, and once used to it are ok.

Question 10

86 y/o female hemoglobin ia 61, creatinine is 3.6, is blood transfusion needed right away?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: The information you give is too sketchy to give an answer. The person you describe is sick, but may not need a transfusion.

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Is it normal for hemoglobin level to drop again 2 weeks after blood transfusion?

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Im a 22 year old female and i already had a blood transfusion because of my very low hemoglobin... what should i do to keep my hemoglobin level up?

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Is blood transfusion really needed right away for a 86 years old patient with creatinine level of 3.6 and hemoglobin of 61?

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I had a blood transfusion due to low hemoglobin. my iron level was 6 and is now 9 after two units. i still feel weak and really tired after 3 days?

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I had severe hematoma in lt glut from a severe fall on stairs resulted in hemoglobin levels falling 6.3 n blood transfusion. no period n p test neg.

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I had a blood transfusion in april because i went to the hospital due to a very rapid heart rate. my hemoglobin level was at a 6.5, lately i have been feeling the symptoms all over again. im thinking my body is going through that all over again. any advic

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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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Does 10.3 hemoglobin need to be warded with blood transfusion?

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How can you treat persistent low hemoglobin counts following chemotherapy, other than blood transfusion?

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86 y/o female hemoglobin ia 61, creatinine is 3.6, is blood transfusion needed right away?

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