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Is there something that can be done when the bone marrow isn't producing enough imature red blood cells and your hgb gets lower.?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes, but we need: More information on why there is a production problem. Could be iron folate (folic acid) or B12 which would be treated with supplementation. If it is related to kidney problems then it would be treated with erythropoietin

Answered 8/30/2019

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