Question 1

what does a 6.4 hemoglobin level mean?

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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 2

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

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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 3

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.

Question 4

at what hemoglobin level will i need a transfusion?

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No definite level: This is a complex question.  We would need to know what is the patient's problem .  If there is no immediate surgical issue, then transfusions are given if there are symptoms like chest pain.  If there is blood loss during surgery, then indications are different.  At our hospital, the medical staff has said there should be no transfusions unless the hemoglobin less than 8 gm/dl.

Question 5

should i go to the er if my hemoglobin level is 7.5?

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Go to ER.: Yes please,  go to ER right away.  you need to be evaluated to find out what is the cause of your anemia and also possibly need a blood transfusion.

Question 6

what is considered a low hemoglobin level in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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 7

my hemoglobin level is an 8.2 l.  do i need to go to er?

Accepted Answer

ER or LMD: Bloods must have been drawn for a reason. Not only should the Hgb be corrected but the source of possible bleeding be identified at age 35.  When Hgb drops to 10 corrective measures should be taken with Fe or Procrit (epoetin alfa).  When in the 8 gm. range transfusions should be considered.  LMD should proceed with work up.  If Hgb much lower than one goes to ER for transfusion.

Question 8

what does it mean if you have low hematocrit or hemoglobin level?

Accepted Answer

It depends : Basically, the hematocrit is a volume percentage of red cells in whole blood (the other parts being primarily plasma, white cells and platelets). Low or high hematocrits could indicate disease processes; however abnormal levels are not uniformly something to worry about.

Question 9

i am anemic and have a hemoglobin level of 88 g/l. how serious is this?

Accepted Answer

Did you mean 8·8?: Normal hemoglobin is about 15 (+/- few) so around 8 is indeed very low. You need the cause of this anemia investigated and properly treated. In the meantime you may need blood transfusion

Question 10

can you tell me if someone has hiv does it make their hemoglobin level low?

Accepted Answer

In general, yes.: HIV infection without AIDS does not cause anemia, but most people with AIDS are anemic.  Also, drugs used to treat HIV can cause anemia.  Epoetin is a drug which can improve the anemia caused by HIV treatment.

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