I just got out of the hospital for which I was admitted for having a hemoglobin level of 3.5. I had a blood transfusion of 4 units of blood and when they ran the cbc again it was 7.1 and then they let me come home. I am nervous that this is still too low especially when they all about fainted when they heard my level was 3.5. Should I continue to be worried?
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your hemoglobin level was very low. Hemoglobin level of 3.5 is an emergency. Anything can happen. It needs urgent blood transfusion. Now your level is 7.1. Your hemoglobin level is still very low.  You should search the cause of anemia. You should go for complete blood count, peripheral smear examination, anemia profile and reticulocytes count. Furthermore, you may have iron or it B12 deficiency, blood loss or hemolysis. Consult your doctor and search the cause and then take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.