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My HB Level is 5.6. Is That Too Low? Advice Needed!

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General Physician - Answered on Aug 10, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 08, 2024Hindi
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HB ..level is 5.6 ..is it very low ??.. then how to boost it to safe level always.. pls. advice

Ans: Hb is very low
So
1.Please consult a Medical Specialist /Family Physician
2.He/She would decide depending upon your clinical condition either transfuse blood or start
3.Start supplementing Iron
4. Simultaneously investigate to know the cause of low Hb
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