ihave only 7.6 hemoglobin my doctor adviced me to take zincofer(iron tablet) fo!
Question: there is a problem in conceiving because of low haemoglobin and give me some advice how to increase the haemoglobin level.what diet i have to follow to increase the haemoglobin level.
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Yes, your Doc is right. You do have a low HB level. Take Zincofer as prescribed, your doc did go to medical school to know what he's talking about. While you should not have trouble conceiving, you should first try to get your HB level up( This is in the best interest of the health of your baby and you). Please don't go on any diet, it is just a bunch of crap. Just eat properly, with adequate(not excess, don't go over board) amount of greens.The iron tablets will work better than anything else.just relax and remember this will take time. And no you don't need blood transfusion , unless you suffer from secondary symptoms.
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if your hemoglobin is below 8 you need a blood transfusion
what is your hematocrit?
I would get a SECOND OPINION if I were you.
But don't forget to take your Iron pill, this is important.
TAKE YOUR IRON PILL WITH ORANGE JUICE!!!
This is a fact.
Next time you talk to your doctor suggest the drug Epogen!
It creates RBC's, and could help your situation.
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the last answer said that you didn't need a blood transfusion, but if you were in the hsopital with a hemoglobin that low that is definitely one of the first things they would get you prepared to do, depending on other factors of course..
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graduate nurse RN
you need to eat red meat and other iron rich foods.Eat more food containing Vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron into your body. This is very helpful if you are a vegetarian. Vegetarians consume less iron because they obtain it from plant sources. Some plants contain chemicals that bind the iron rendering it more easily absorbed. You can also counteract this being eating foods high in calcium with it (calcium binds the chemicals, making iron more easily absorbed into the Blood) You can still obtain iron from vegetables. Foods such as beans, whole grains, spinach, and dried fruits have a significant amount of iron.
Red meat contains a significant amounts of iron. If fat is a reason that you do not eat red meat, try eating extra lean meat. Liver is an excellent source of iron. (see table)
Eat a lot of iron rich cereal. Many cereals are fortified with iron. Check the food label on the box and look for iron under the daily values.
You should also avoid drinking tea with your meals that are high in iron. Tea contains tannin that could inhibit the absorption of iron.
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http://www.bloodbook.com/iron-foods.html
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