I have thalassemia, in my case I have blood transfusions along with iron infusions with dextran about once every three months. I produce kidney stones constantly so I am losing blood that way also. I have had abdominal pain for the past 5 days and black tarry stools. Hemoglobin was 9.1 1 month ago. Could this just be an infection in the body? I have more aches than normal.
Hello, abdominal pain and Elena usually indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This is a serious and urgent situation, and you should get to the emergency room as soon as possible. Since you already have a low hematocrit and "sensitive" blood, you should be more concerned! Till then, avoid eating and Chat Doctor.