Hello Doctor, Almost a month ago, my daughter started complaining of stomachache after every meal and had loose motions about twice a day. Her blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 6.1 g/dL. The doctor advised hemoglobin injections (Vitcofol 10 mL, 5 injections). Even after taking the injections, her hemoglobin only increased to 6.5 g/dL in about a month, and the stomachache persists. She is now taking homeopathic medication for her stomach, which has helped somewhat, but I am still worried about her very low hemoglobin. Kindly suggest what medication can help improve her hemoglobin and what could be the main reason for this condition.

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Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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6+ Yrs

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Persistent low Hb with GI symptoms may point to malabsorption (e.g. celiac or hookworm). Iron, folate treatment and stool test advised.

Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...

Take a IRON STUDIES (IRON + TIBC) Test or Take a STOOL OCCULT BLOOD Test

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