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Are The Hemoglobin Levels Of 5 Be Harmful?

Hi, I was told by my doctor last week that i have a Haemoglobin level of 5. I am 27 years old, female, quite sporty and otherwise healthy. He has prescribed iron tablets which I am now taking but having read on the internet, this level looks like it could be quite dangerous. Should I stop going to gym and rest more until my iron levels are u?
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
Hai,

normal level of hemoglobin for women 12 -16 g/dl.
as your quoted hemoglobin level is 5.it is very low valve and it is really a alarming sign for blood transfusion.
as you didn't feel any discomfort like fatigue,breathlessness, it seems to be your valve may be wrong.

kindly re check your hemoglobin level.

thank you
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Are The Hemoglobin Levels Of 5 Be Harmful?

Hai, normal level of hemoglobin for women 12 -16 g/dl. as your quoted hemoglobin level is 5.it is very low valve and it is really a alarming sign for blood transfusion. as you didn t feel any discomfort like fatigue,breathlessness, it seems to be your valve may be wrong. kindly re check your hemoglobin level. thank you stay healthy