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Unable To Walk Or Move Due To Severe Edema In Legs. Hemoglobin Not Rising. Family History Of Cancer
My father was hospitalized 7 days ago with severe edema of the legs and feet. He was not able to walk or move his legs without assistance. During these 7 days he has been given 5-6 pints of blood. Can't explain blood loss. Hemoglobin will not rise even with iron supplements. Currently at 7.? Upper GI and colonoscopy have been done and were negative. No other testing other than routine blood work! Health history: prostate cancer, kidney disease, chronic high blood pressure, and chronic gout are most peeve lang...Extreme family history of cancer..Brac 1 mutation with family occurrences of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. Please help me!
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
Erythropoetin is a hormone produced in kidney, which is necessary for red blood cell production. in chronic kidney diseases this hormone will be lacking, so only iro supplement is not going to help anemia.
First you he need to be evaluated for cause for anemia. He may need physical examination and battery of test to find the root cause. CBC, iron profile, ultrasound abdomen, stool test etc depending on examination findings.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
Erythropoetin is a hormone produced in kidney, which is necessary for red blood cell production. in chronic kidney diseases this hormone will be lacking, so only iro supplement is not going to help anemia.
First you he need to be evaluated for cause for anemia. He may need physical examination and battery of test to find the root cause. CBC, iron profile, ultrasound abdomen, stool test etc depending on examination findings.
Hope this helps you.
Regards
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