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Can piles cause a drop in hemoglobin level?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My hemoglobin has dropped from 7.5 g/dL to 5.9 g/dL in the past two months despite taking the Seder capsule. I had piles six months ago, and I am completely recovered now. I have attached my blood reports.

Kindly review my report and give your opinion on my low hemoglobin.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Mubashir Razzaq Khan is working as a clinical Hematologist for the past 19 years. After completing his MBBS at Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, he did MPhil, Ph.D., and MCPS at Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore. He treated thousands of patients with Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Leukemias, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Thrombosis, Aplastic anemia, Fanconi anemia, and Hereditary disorders. Currently, he is working at Chughtai Medical Center, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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Hi,

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You are severely anemic. As you did not give complete data, I cannot give a proper diagnosis. So, kindly provide a complete report of CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), serum creatinine, ferritin, RBC (red blood cells), folic acid, vitamin B12 to help you better. A low hemoglobin level is said to be anemia.

In grade 1 anemia, hemoglobin is around 9.9 g/dL. This is mild anemia. No investigation is needed at this stage.

In grade 2 anemia, hemoglobin range from 8.9 to 9.8 g/dL. This is moderate anemia.

In grade 3 anemia, hemoglobin range from 7.9 to 8.8 g/dL. This is moderately severe anemia. It is caused due to hemolysis, acute or chronic blood loss, and the causes mentioned above.

In grade 4 anemia, hemoglobin range from 6.9 to 7.8 g/dL. This is severe anemia. Causes include thalassemia, nutrition deficiency, and hereditary spherocytosis. However, blood transfusion is not needed at this stage.

In grade 5 anemia, hemoglobin range from 5.9 to 6.8 g/dL. This is very severe anemia, and blood transfusion may be needed at this stage.

In critically low hemoglobin or grade 6 anemia, the hemoglobin level is less than 5 g/dL. Blood transfusion is needed regardless of the cause.

Kindly revert the reports mentioned above.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 28, 2021
Reviewed At December 19, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Mubashir Razzaq Khan is working as a clinical Hematologist for the past 19 years. After completing his MBBS at Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, he did MPhil, Ph.D., and MCPS at Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore. He treated thousands of patients with Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Leukemias, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Thrombosis, Aplastic anemia, Fanconi anemia, and Hereditary disorders. Currently, he is working at Chughtai Medical Center, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr.Mubashir Razzaq Khan is working as a clinical Hematologist for the past 19 years. After completing his MBBS at Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, he did MPhil, Ph.D., and MCPS at Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore. He treated thousands of patients with Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Leukemias, Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Thrombosis, Aplastic anemia, Fanconi anemia, and Hereditary disorders. Currently, he is working at Chughtai Medical Center, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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