What We Treat
Telehealth
What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
What are the signs of low iron /hemoglobin ? i've uterine fibroids and i tend to bleed a lot .how long does it take to increase blood if taking iron?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Anemia: Signs would be appearing pale, feeling tired and weak, dizzy or lightheaded. Taking iron can help improve blood counts but it takes some time like a few weeks to months.
Answered 12/1/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have low hemoglobin and iron already, and am now losing more blood due to menstruation. Could this cause more issues?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do i need a colonoscopy because my hemoglobin, hematocrit, and MCV were low? Wouldn't another blood test be the next step? I'm 60 and healthy. My iron was okay when i donated blood 20 days before the blood panel was done on 12-5-11. Could donating blood
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My father has low hemoglobin he has had 5 bags of blood and 1 bag of iron in the last three weeks after all this his level is now at 119 and falling ?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Would TURMERIC Shrink uterine fibroids?i'M Anemic due to fibroids,does turmeric THINS BLOOD? Can i take iron & turmeric at the same time or different.
My hemoglobin of 8.2. I have ida due to Fibriods do I need A blood transfusion my doctor only recommended iron supplements?
Is there anything I can do to boost my hemoglobin. I have had iron transfusion and ferritin is up where it need to be also had myemectomy to remove my fibroids. So no more hemmorhaging but it still is low and my WBC. Trying to see if can improve. ?
How much blood or hemoglobin shld i 've before fibroid myomecytomy surgery ?Yesterday hb was 10 . Am a 35 yr old female.In the past , hb was 6.5.
I am working to improve my prior poor nutrition, my blood levels were low. Now, my hematocrit is normal at 38.3, but hemoglobin 12.0 (range is 11.5-15.5). Is my hemoglobin still on the lower end? Should I eat more iron rich foods to raise it more?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
