Which medicine should I take to increase hemoglobin?
Ferrous sulphate or epoetin alpha injection are given to patients to increase hemoglobin levels.
Last updated on 17 May 2023
Normal results for children vary, but in general, for Newborn it is 14 to 24 g/dL or 140 to 240 g/L. Infant: 9.5 to 13 g/dL or 95 to 130 g/L.
No, it is not normal. 8.9 hemoglobin indicates that you may have anemia. Consult with a doctor to resolve low iron levels.
In males it is 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 138 to 172 grams per liter (g/L). In females it shoube be 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL or 121 to 151 g/L
5.5 is very low. One must take iron supplements if your hemoglobin levels are 5.5. However, consider investigating why your levels are low with a blood test.
No it is not harmful.The doctor will advise you blood donation after testing your blood. If you do not have any blood related disorders such as hemophillia you can donate blood to your loved ones in case of emergency.
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