Is Hemoglobin Count Of 10.7 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sun, 30 Jul 2017

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Sun, 30 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,
My wife's haemoglobin count is 10.7 as of today.
It has been confirmed that she will be convincing after doing urine test.
Please tell us what should be done to improve blood count now And is 10.7 count enough to deliver a baby.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Hb of 11 or more is desirable

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the query. So for a pregnant woman, Hemoglobin of 11 or more is desirable.
She must undergo following test to determine the cause of anemia
peripheral smear examination
iron profile
serum ferritin
serum vitamin b12
serum folate
Depending upon the results, treatment can be prescribed.
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (34 minutes later)

She had been given two bottles of blood two months back. It was around 11 then. Now its 10.7. We would like to improve blood with proper diet. Please suggest .

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. She requires evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello again. As i said, tests are necessary to find the cause. Blood transfusion is not the solution. Depending upon the cause, iron or vitamin b therapy can be given.
Diet rich in green veggies, eggs, meat, nuts is beneficial.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (7 minutes later)

Thanks. Now that result is positive, should we visit doctor and get those tests that you mentioned?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Tests are must

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Yes, test are necessary.
Please revert back with reports.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad