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Will I Need Transfusion If Bleeding Has Stopped?
hemoglobin in sep 15 now 8.3: black tarry stools: endoscopy did not show bleeding in the gi tract, stomach or the upper intestine: feel fine lying or sitting: weak when standing:what is next ? will i need transfusion if bleeding has stopped? how do i insure the safety of the transfusion. ? are b12 shots a good idea. will be hearing from my drs. later today after they see my hemoglobin count today:i until tuesday was a dynamic vital almost 74 year old guy.
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Your query is appreciated, 8.3 hemoglobin is not indication for blood transfusion, if the hemoglobin level is below critical level like 4 then it demands the blood transfusion, blood transfusion is life saving procedure and it is completely safe if all the tight precaution taken, human error can only makes it worse or danger or some time life threatening hope this information and advise helps.
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Your query is appreciated, 8.3 hemoglobin is not indication for blood transfusion, if the hemoglobin level is below critical level like 4 then it demands the blood transfusion, blood transfusion is life saving procedure and it is completely safe if all the tight precaution taken, human error can only makes it worse or danger or some time life threatening hope this information and advise helps.
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