My husband has anaemia. his bcwas 9.4 he has been on iron tablets for 3 weeks. 1 tablet 3 times a day. bc is now 8 is this normal?

Needs evaluation: Iron deficiency in a man is almost always due to occult (hidden) blood loss, usually from gastrointestinal bleeding. To treat iron deficiency anemia with iron and not look for cause of bleeding is completely inadequate. Perhaps his anemia is not due to iron deficiency. If so, iron tablets will not help. He needs follow up with doctor or a second opinion.

Slow bleed: With Hgb of 9.4 and oral intake of iron, a slow bleed continues. Stool should be examined for blood, A colonoscopy should be performed and if neg, an upper endoscopy performed. Lastly one can employ a capsule camera that evaluate small bowel for possible pathology.