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Any Suggestion For Hemoglobin Count Of 11.5%?

Namaskar, Iam aged 62years, since 15 years, my hb count is 11.5%. In 1999, I also experienced 5%(hb) also, since one month, I am taking iron caps, beetroot & carrot juice also. Now my hemoglobin count has come to 11.5% only. Except stool exams, I have done all tests. Will you suggest something pl.
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
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hi.. persistent state of anemia without changes in other blood parameters could be due to dietary deficiency or blood loss. since u r on iron tablets, ur haemoglobin level should be back to normal if the cause is iron deficiency. or else, u might have to undergo stool examination to rule out occult blood loss and also proctoscopy for haemorrhoids. All the best.
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Any Suggestion For Hemoglobin Count Of 11.5%?

hi.. persistent state of anemia without changes in other blood parameters could be due to dietary deficiency or blood loss. since u r on iron tablets, ur haemoglobin level should be back to normal if the cause is iron deficiency. or else, u might have to undergo stool examination to rule out occult blood loss and also proctoscopy for haemorrhoids. All the best.