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What would cause my hgb to keep dropping? i have had 2 blood transfusions within 2 weeks.

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Anemia: Bleeding or hemolysis. A rapid decline in red cells is either from bleeding or red cell destruction (hemolysis). Heavy menses can cause it, or GI bleeding from the stomach or intestines. A thorough evaluation is necessary.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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