What Does This Hemoglobin Level Of 6.3 Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2014

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Is Hb level 6.3 dangerous? My current report shows me Hb level 6.3... what can be the reason and what treatment should I go for? Do I need to take any specific food and what kind of medication is recommended? I feel dizzy/tired and very week at times, couple of time have felt breathlessness as well. Pls advise.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
upper GI endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hi

The cause of your low haemoglobin could be Iron deficiency anemia.

Since your haemoglobin level is 6.3 and you are feeling breathless and weak i would advise 2 units of blood transfusion immediately.

You need to do an upper GI endoscopy test to check for bleeding sources from your mouth to the stomach area.

I will also advise you to take iron tablets with your doctors advise.

I would recommend foods such as dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, iron fortified cereals, breads, dried fruits such as raisins and apricots.

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (20 minutes later)

Thank You doctor for your reply. I am lil scared to go for transfusions... Is there any other alternatives? Like any injections/medicines can help?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
iron injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As you are scared to go for transfusions you can increase your haemoglobin level by taking iron injections.

It can be given mixing with normal saline drip intravenously over a period of half an hour.

Consult your doctor regarding iron injection.

If you have no more clarification then please rate the answer and close the thread.

Regards

DR De

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj