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I have severe anemia, hemoglobine of 8, hematocrit 30 hypochromasia and i can't stand on my feet, my pulse is 115, can't breathe and i'm very dizzy. i'm waiting for treament, will i be safe until i'll get treatment? it will be in 48 hours?

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A hemoglobin of 8 doesn’t not warrant urgent treatment and could wait 48 hrs particularly if chronic. However, if your symptoms began or have worsened after blood work it might be a sign of ongoing blood loss (GI, etc) or another cause. I would recommend not waiting 48 hours if your symptoms are acute or worsening. Feel better soon!

Answered 5/4/2023

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