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My hemoglobin was 7.8. after two units of blood it only went to 9. what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Hb 7.8 to 9 2 units.: You may be bleeding still or you are very large and have a big blood space. Why was your Hb low?

Answered 6/22/2017

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A member asked:

My hemoglobin was 7.8. after two units of blood it only went to 9. what's wrong with me?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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