Hello. My grandma she is 78. We did a blood test in result hemoglobin was almost 3. So doctor advised blood transfusion. So we did it. Now she is ok. Till how many days or years this treatment will run?
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The blood transfusion shall be continued until her haemoglobin comes to a level of >or =9 the underlying cause of low haemoglobin has to be found out in order tk know what is causing her ti have such kow haemoglobin. Internal bleeding and loss of blood by any bleed can cause the lowering of hb. Her 1.cbc with mcv, mchc,mch, pcv 2.ps for blood 3.erythropoietin 4.schilling's test 5.gi endoscopy needs to be done. If the underlying cause is not diagnosed, then shel will have to keep on taking transfusions.
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Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury or provide it if your body is not making blood properly. You may need a blood transfusion if you have anemia, sickle cell disease, a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia, or cancer.Your grand maa's underlying cause for anemia is to be identified and treated.
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