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My hemoglobin levels are normally ok.i had blood drowned 3 times within 3 month and my last result was 11.6.could drowning blood 3 times be the cause?

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Dr. Matthew Fero answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

3 blood draws: ...is not sufficient to cause a drop in your hemoglobin. That represents less than 1 percent of your total blood volume. Also having them spread out over 3 months should give your marrow plenty of time to regenerate more RBC. Ask your doctor about other causes of anemia.

Answered 2/1/2015

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