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My sister has anemia (6 g/dl) and is currently at the hospital getting blood transfusion. she has heavy periods and had a stomach reduction op years ago. can her anemia levels immediately improve after blood transfusion? how to avoid it in future?

Q: my sister has anemia (6 g/dl) and is currently at the hospital getting blood transfusion. she has heavy periods and had a stomach reduction op years ago. can her anemia levels immediately improve after blood transfusion? how to avoid it in future?

: Her anemia will improve partially with transfusions, however it is likely that her anemia is multifactorial, involving both iron deficiency ( due to losses through periods) and possibly absorption due to stomach reduction. It will be critical to have it clarified and possible causes addressed.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Her anemia will improve partially with transfusions, however it is likely that her anemia is multifactorial, involving both iron deficiency ( due to losses through periods) and possibly absorption due to stomach reduction. It will be critical to have it clarified and possible causes addressed.

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Answered 12/11/2021

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A member asked:

My sister has anemia (6 g/dl) and is currently at the hospital getting blood transfusion. she has heavy periods and had a stomach reduction op years ago. can her anemia levels immediately improve after blood transfusion? how to avoid it in future?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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