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Why am I having low hemoglobin and what should I do?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My hemoglobin is 6.2, and I feel very weak from inside my left chest. My reports are normal ECG, sugar, vitamin B12, X-ray, and everything is normal. Why is my blood getting low, and what should I do? I am a male aged 63 years.

Kindly help.

Hello,

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You have anemia, and because of that, weakness can be felt. You should get further investigated with a peripheral smear examination, reticulocyte count, serum ferritin estimation, serum TIBC (total iron binding capacity) investigation, and serum transferrin saturation to do further workup for anemia. You can be given an iron injection or PCV (packed cell volume) transfusion to raise hemoglobin level. Take iron-rich foods for increasing hemoglobin level, like green leafy vegetables, jaggery, red meat, beans, etc.

I hope this addresses your concern.

Please provide comments and let me know if you have any more questions.

I would be pleased to assist you further.

Thank you.

Take care.

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At July 11, 2018
Reviewed AtMay 8, 2026

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