A member asked:

Do i need to go get a transfusion if my hemoglobin and hematocrit are low?

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Not neccessarily: Blood transfusion is given if the anemia is symptomatic or very low due to active bleeding asymptomatic anemias can be treated with IV iron or iron by mouth.

Answered 6/4/2019

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