Hi, my 7 year old niece is suffering from typhoid with a high fever of 103 to 104 degree. Today her blood report shows a hemoglobin count of 5.9. The pediatrician has given sodium drips and injections to lower the fever, but it is still 101 degree a few hours ago. I am very concerned about the low hemoglobin count. Please suggest immediate action?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Hb 5.9 is critically low. Needs pediatric hematology consult. Likely iron deficiency or anemia of inflammation. May need iron therapy or transfusion.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test or Take a IRON STUDIES (IRON + TIBC) Test

Book COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test Book IRON STUDIES (IRON + TIBC) Test

Answered 01/09/2025

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