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Good day. i am a 35 year old lady. i donate blood every 2nd month. this month however my hb was 9.1. should i go see a dr or just drink iron supplemen?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a doctor: This is quite a low hemoglobin level, indicating moderate anemia that could be dangerous if it gets any worse. Although it might be due only to iron deficiency, you must not assume that; you need a definite diagnosis by a doctor. Don't take chances of missing something more serious. Good luck!

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Answered 2/5/2021

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A member asked:

Good day. i am a 35 year old lady. i donate blood every 2nd month. this month however my hb was 9.1. should i go see a dr or just drink iron supplemen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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