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What to do if i am 57 year old male who has just had my hemaglobin test come in at 6.4.what does this mean?
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Very serious: You're going to get an anemia workup. If you are iron-deficient, you have a treatable cancer until proved otherwise. If you have any concerns about the adequacy of your health care, or your physician isn't answering your questions adequately, insist on a consult. Read up generally on anemia.
Answered 11/26/2014
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