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Low Hemoglobin

Low hemoglobin count in your blood indicates anemia. The average hemoglobin count for men and women is 13.5 and 12 g/dL, and anything less than that is considered anemia. Other conditions that cause low hemoglobin are cancer, kidney disease, lead poisoning, liver cirrhosis, and hypothyroidism.

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I suffer from severe leg pain and sleep issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am dealing with low hemoglobin and platelet count due to chronic liver disease (CLD). I am experiencing sleep issues and severe leg pain (nerve-related). I want to improve these factors. My medical history includes 11 months of low albumin count. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. CLD (chronic liver disease) causes low hemoglobin and platelets. Hemoglobin can be increased to 9 to 10 gm/dl. Hemoglobin above this may raise portal pressure, increasing the risk of variceal bleeding in chronic liver ...  Read Full »

Could my fatigue be due to low hemoglobin or iron levels?

Query: Hi doctor, I have some questions about my health, especially regarding hemoglobin. I am a 38-year-old woman and a heavy bleeder during my periods. Lately, I have been feeling tired a lot, and I am wondering if it could be anemia or iron deficiency. Looking back, I have experienced a few phases of l...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Actually, hemoglobin levels can be checked at any time. Anyone's iron and folic acid levels can be tested as well, and if they are low, medication can be prescribed to bring them back to normal. It is ver...  Read Full »

My leg wound is not healing despite medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My leg wound is taking time to heal. I do not have diabetes and underwent tests and taking medicines. I am slightly hypertensive. I hit a sharp table by mistake two months ago, which is how I received the wound. I was not bothered about the injury initially but gradually developed pain ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It appears to be an ulcer of the foot due to injury. Your attached reports suggest low hemoglobin (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Therefore, I suggest the following treatment: Tab...  Read Full »

My mother has severe menstrual bleeding, arthritis, and low Hb levels. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My 53-year-old mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years ago and has been on medication since. Despite being in her early 50s, she has not entered menopause and experiences severe bleeding during menstruation. Her hemoglobin levels are low, necessitating iron supplements...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The arthritis medication may have led to anemia (low hemoglobin levels). I suggest you increase green leafy vegetables and fruits if not diabetic. I also suggest to include iron-rich foods like jaggery, dates, and lotus s...  Read Full »

I have low ferritin levels despite medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old female. Yesterday, doctors have checked my blood. I am visiting a hospital frequently as I have iron deficiency anemia. The thing I am scared about is, my doctor asked me why my ferritin has not increased (just the opposite, it has decreased from 5.79 to 5.77) after ...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In viral infection, lymphocytosis means increased lymphocytes and neutrophil is relatively low because of increased lymphocytes. Platelet can be high in iron deficiency anemia. It is not a matter of worry just now. You can provide your reports to guide you further....  Read Full »

I suspect of having early nail clubbing. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Does this look like an early nail clubbing? I came across something on the internet and started looking at my nails. I did a Schamroth test and I have a very small window. I am a bit concerned.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjib Kumar Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nail clubbing is present if oxygen saturation is low or if there is an increase in reduced hemoglobin for a long time. All clinical tests like Schamroth have its own drawback. So do not rely on Schamroth. Clubbing can occur without any disease. You need to get one art...  Read Full »

Can taking Dexorange syrup increase hemoglobin levels?

Query: Hello doctor, My father had 3.5 mg/dL of hemoglobin and platelets was 50 103/µL. The doctor then transfused two units of blood. After one and a half months, I checked the hemoglobin and still it was 3.5 mg/dL and platelets was 36 103/µL. My father has no sugar problem but has issues with BP. He i...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned, your father has pancytopenia which is the failure of the bone marrow to produce new blood cells. There are many reasons for that including vitamin B12 deficiency, leukemia, bone marrow, fibrosis, enlarged spleen, adverse effect of a medi...  Read Full »

I had petechia on my hands and legs that came back despite taking medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had petechia not that severe on my hands and legs. I went for a checkup they gave me some medicines. And it was all gone in 14 to 15 days. But it came back again. My blood test is all normal. WBC and everything are all fine except my Hgb. But this time I am also having hair loss w...  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Petechiae can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, autoimmune disorders, medications, and blood disorders. It is possible that your petechiae and hair loss are related to your low hemoglobin levels. When your hemoglobin levels are low, it can lead...  Read Full »

I am 6 months pregnant with beta thalassemia. Can you help?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am 6 months pregnant. My hemoglobin level is 8.3 g/dL and I have heterozygous state of beta thalassemia. My doctor has advised for blood transfusion. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. The beta thalassemia carrier state, which results from heterozygosity for beta thalassemia, is clinically asymptomatic and is defined by specific hematological features. Considering that you are 6 months pregnant and your hemoglobin is 8.3 g/dL indicates moderate anaem...  Read Full »

Why are my T3 and T4 levels high if not pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my thyroid test done. I am attaching the reports of the same. The note reads that a physiological rise in total T3 and T4 levels are seen in pregnancy and patients on steroids. Does it mean that I am pregnant? I am worried, as I am unmarried and have never had sex before.  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid profile is entirely normal and it is not at all suggestive of pregnancy, so stop worrying about it. This amount of variation is acceptable. The note you read, just says that if som...  Read Full »

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