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On iron for 6 weeks 325mg x2 for iron deficient anemia; hemoglobin was 12.4 but dropped to 10.2 had black tary stool dizziness could i be bleeding?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Yes: A drop in hemoglobin from 12.4 6 weeks ago to 10.2 now in spite of iron supplementation, coupled with black tarry stools and dizziness, suggests ongoing blood loss and warrants an urgent evaluation. I recommend you arrange evaluation within the next day or two. If necessary, go to the ER.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 10/4/2014

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A member asked:

On iron for 6 weeks 325mg x2 for iron deficient anemia; hemoglobin was 12.4 but dropped to 10.2 had black tary stool dizziness could i be bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Beck agreed

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