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What Cause Low Hemoglobin And B12 Levels?
my hemoglobin 9 iron of less than 50. also low in B12 i went for internal scoop and blood specialist they told me at lease i don't have blood cancer. I have to have the B12 amd Iron shots every week some time when the blood work comes back . i have to increase my shots.for the last 10 years what is wrong with me?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Low hemoglobin means anemia and along with low Vit B12 means it is B12 deficiency anemia.
2. Vit B12 is a important part of all the cells in body. It is required at the nucleus levels. During periods of stress, growth etc, it will be extensively used up. You need to increase Vit B12 shots.
3. Also increase Vit B12 in diet through fish, eggs, lean meat and green leafy vegetables. Taking probiotics and improving gut bacteria will also improve Vit B12. Not to worry.
4. Decreased Vit B12 is not a features of blood cancer. Rather, it might be increased to two times, the normal range. You have Vit B12 deficiency anemia. Take increased supplements.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Low hemoglobin means anemia and along with low Vit B12 means it is B12 deficiency anemia.
2. Vit B12 is a important part of all the cells in body. It is required at the nucleus levels. During periods of stress, growth etc, it will be extensively used up. You need to increase Vit B12 shots.
3. Also increase Vit B12 in diet through fish, eggs, lean meat and green leafy vegetables. Taking probiotics and improving gut bacteria will also improve Vit B12. Not to worry.
4. Decreased Vit B12 is not a features of blood cancer. Rather, it might be increased to two times, the normal range. You have Vit B12 deficiency anemia. Take increased supplements.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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