My haemoglobin level came back as 11.8, which I know is a bit lower than normal. Should I be making an appointment to see a doctor or would it be enough to just add more iron and vitamins to my meals?

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With a hemoglobin level of 11.8, which is slightly below the normal range, you can start by incorporating iron-rich foods like spinach, beans, lentils, and fortified cereals, as well as vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits and bell peppers to enhance iron absorption

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I've recently had a blood test, and I'm a bit worried because my ESR is pretty high at 56mm, and my MCH and MCHC levels are low. What could this mean? Should I be concerned about anything in particular? I'd really appreciate any advice you could give me.

if you have low hemoglobin then you might be anemic. take foods with rich iron

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I've just had a full body checkup, and it turns out I'm right on the border with iron deficiency. When I checked online for solutions, I read that taking iron tablets, like those multivitamin ones, might not be the best idea. I'm a bit confused and worried about what's the best way to address this. Could you suggest some alternative treatments or advice on improving my iron levels naturally?

add pumpkinseeds and dates to your diet and consume more greeen leafy vrgitables

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my hemoglobin is 8.7 and i need iron injections to boost it for wisdom teeth removal surgery. i'm 50 years old and weigh 63 kg which specialist should i see for this? my dentist said i need to increase my levels before the procedure

ferrous sulphate orally once a day for atleast 3 months is advised ,repeat cbc after one month.Physiciian opinion is advised.

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