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Hi my mom hemo.=8 shi took 2 serum of iron .how long does it takes for hemo. to be in the normal range and will breathlessness disappear on its own?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Diffiult to say: Depends on what type of anemia she has. Is it definitely iron deficiency anemia? The type of anemia must be treated correctly. If hemo comes up to 11 or above breathlessness will disappear if she does not have any other diagnosis.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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