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23 yr old male, diamond blackfan anemia, refractory to steroids, regular blood transfusions every 2 wks, oral iron chelation therapy. life expectancy?

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Expect a full life: Thos illness is manageable. Be grateful. Plan for a life of normal length, seeking meaning and love like everyone else. No one has guarantees but you owe it to yourself to become fully informed about your illness and I think you will discover that the odds are very much in your favor.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/27/2016

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Can microscopic blood In urine cause mild iron deficiency anemia??? 38 yr old female.

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Anemia. Am i anaemic? Blood results were hb 137g/l, rcc 4.4x10^12 /l, iron 6 umol/l, t. Sat. 11%. I am male 24 years old, white, 70kg, 5ft10inches

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Kindly asking my HB now is 11.4 ,s.ferritin 127 other blood indicies regarding anemia is normal I'm 78 yr and have CKD ,so should I take iron supplements and what is the usual dose and duration for such HB and what iron formula usually preferred?

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I've had iron deficiency anemia for almost a year. I take ferrous sulfate everyday. Can.getting blood drawn every 2 weeks cause iron deficiency anemia?

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I am 44 years old woman and my blood count ESR westergren is 2. Is that normal? In the past I had anemia and from time to time take iron supplements.

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