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How to determine underlying causes of recurring anemia or deficiency of haemoglobin?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Blood & stool tests: Additional blood testing can help direct cause of anemia / hemoglobinopathies. Menstrual history and physical exam w/fecal occult blood test (=test stool for blood) to determine if excess losses via menses or in stool. See dr.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 3/2/2013

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