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Asking for Wife, Female, 23 years old, Parachinar
My wife is pregnant and her pregnancy duration is around 6months and half.Her HB count is 9.2 .Eating iron supplement no rise in hemoglobin level.and she is now facing iron overload.what should we do now...plz reply .....
i would suggest you to attach her CBC & Serum Ferritin report. So that one might be in position to give an honest opinion.
please visit me at Hameed latif hospital for proper evaluation
get her CBC with peripheral smear and retics count and then consult me
Is Ferritin high?
I am dealing with drug toxicity.
Her Haemoglobin level can be balanced too.
I first diagnose the root cause then start treatment.
I need to know some details on call
for that book an appointment in 100 Rs so that i can guide you accurately and properly.
In Beta Thalassemia Trait, low hemoglobin is caused by genetics, not a lack of iron. Taking iron when it isn’t needed can lead to dangerous iron overload.
What you should do now:
Stop Iron: Consult her doctor immediately about stopping iron supplements. Taking more iron will likely not raise her HB but could damage her organs.
Check Ferritin: Ask the doctor for a Serum Ferritin test to check exactly how much iron is in her system.
Folic Acid: Ask the doctor about increasing Folic Acid, which is usually more helpful than iron for Thalassemia patients.
Test the Father: You (the husband) must be tested for Thalassemia Trait immediately if you haven't been, as this determines the health of the baby.
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