Dr. Prakash. H. M.
Hematology
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Hi doctor,
I have been suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids. My hemoglobin is very low at 5.6. I feel very weak and had a severe headache for two days. What to do? Please advise.
Hi,
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Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
Hemoglobin of 5.6 g% is really low. With this amount of hemoglobin, we put you into the group of severe anemia.
Due to low oxygenation, you could be having severe headaches. Painkiller like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol can be taken, however, hemoglobin improvement to 7 to 8 g% is necessary.
Improved nutrition with protein, iron and vitamin-rich diet is necessary along with Iron, vitamin B12 and Folic acid supplements. Along with it, adequate rest and possibly packed red cell transfusion will be necessary.
Anemia is very severe and any further fall could affect the heart and maybe result in heart failure. Concentrate on diet, medications and improving hemoglobin levels.
Until hemorrhoids are managed, weakness would not go. So, get your hemorrhoids managed at the earliest.
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