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Blood transfusion is a medical procedure that involves taking blood from a donor and giving it to someone who is need of blood. It is done when severe blood is lost during surgery, injury, disease, and bleeding disorder.

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Why are hemoglobin, RBC, and WBC levels falling fast?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your husband's hemoglobin and WBC count are going down very fast; it is not normal.

What are the indications, risks and preventive measures for blood transfusions?

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For thalassemia major, when would my son require his first blood transfusion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. The definite management of thalassemia is bone marrow transplant.

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How to increase hemoglobin in a thalassemia minor patient?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Can you please interpret the blood reports of my 8-year-old son, who has congenital dyserythropoietic anemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Your son has elevated liver enzymes with high bilirubin and high serum ferritin.

How to diagnose a thalassemia through electrophoresis test?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the report attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the Mentzer index is not below 13. Usually, in thalassemia, it is below 13.

Can hereditary spherocytosis be the cause of elevated bilirubin and blood in urine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a disorder that may cause an unstable RBC (red blood cells) membrane, leading to the production of spherical-shaped RBC.

How to manage thalassemia patient improve her hemoglobin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thalassemia major and thalassemia intermediate are two different conditions.

What are the risks associated with blood transfusion?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A transfusion should only be performed if it is absolutely necessary.

What can be the reason for low Hb in a 65 year old?

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