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I am anaemic. my doctor wants to give me blood transfusions(my iron level is 6). he told me to go to the hospital if i felt bad. when she i go?
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Anemia: If you are anemic and feel short of breath it would be necessary to be evaluated emergently. The goal is to be treated before the situation becomes life threatening. Increasing weakness decrease in urine output are all signs of needing to be transfused.
Answered 6/4/2013
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