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  • Female
  • 27 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really concerned about my wife. She was dealing with weakness because of low hemoglobin levels and we consulted a physician for treatment. She felt much better for a while, but now the problem with low hemoglobin is back again. Could you please advise us on what we should do next?

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Need to evaluate the cause of low hemoglobin,there various causes for that,visit physician for complete evaluation and appropriate management and consume iron rich foods

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Consult a Haematologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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