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My mother's hemoglobin is 5. Her feet and face are swollen. What do I do?

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My mother's hemoglobin is 5 g/dL. Her feet and face are swollen, what do I do?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.

Hemoglobin of 5 g% is very low and an indication for blood transfusion.

As you are saying her face is swollen, she might be landing into a heart failure.

There are multiple causes of severe anemia.

She requires admission and evaluation.

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Published At January 22, 2018
Reviewed AtJune 20, 2024

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