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My hemoglobin was tested twice this month: first time prior to endoscopy (i have gave) 9.6, and 3 weeks later it's only risen to 9.8. normal?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes and no: Your Hb is not normal, but obviously is not worse than before. 2 values are not enough for a trend. Depending upon what you have had done for ectasia (if that indeed fixed the leak), and iron replacement and response to it you may need up to 6 months of tight follow up.

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Answered 7/8/2015

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A member asked:

My hemoglobin was tested twice this month: first time prior to endoscopy (i have gave) 9.6, and 3 weeks later it's only risen to 9.8. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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