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Low haemoglobin. feel fatigued. no follow up yet why anaemic. shall i start taking iron tablets/supplement ? thanks.
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You may: Anemia in an adult male usually is due to blood loss, often in the intestine. It would be prudent to see your doctor to rule out, blood loss, hemolysis or malabsorption.
Answered 10/18/2015
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