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Anemic, Bone Marrow Test Shows No Iron Create, Low Hb. Advised Iron Infusion. Will It Work ?
my wife has done her bonemarro test . The results show that she has no iron create and/or store capabilities in her one marro. She has been anemic for last 10 years. Her HB count is 8.5 with 0 iron. She has been advised to take iron infusion. Will it work? What are the side affects of taking Iron infusion. What are the side effects if she does not take iron infusion
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Hi, welcome to HCM, I am Dr Das
Firstly if your wife has hemoglobin level of 8.5 then it is difficult toimprove just by iron thrapy.
Blood transfusion is indicated when hemoglobin level below 10mg/dl. So, just consult the treating doctor for arranging blood transfusion.
Iron therapy has some side effects like abdominal discomfort, discoloration of skin etc.
Firstly if your wife has hemoglobin level of 8.5 then it is difficult toimprove just by iron thrapy.
Blood transfusion is indicated when hemoglobin level below 10mg/dl. So, just consult the treating doctor for arranging blood transfusion.
Iron therapy has some side effects like abdominal discomfort, discoloration of skin etc.
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