A member asked:

I'm 6months pregnant and have anemia. 3 months ago i had my appendix removed. i been feeling really sick lately. more tired, weak, dizzy and have lost ?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Pregnancy and anemia: I would recommend being checked for cbc, iron studies, ferritin, folic acid, b12, copper, vit c level and correct those deficiencies if found on workup. Quite a few women get anemia from pregnancy but if severe, it needs to be treated or treat the underlying cause.

Answered 1/25/2014

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