my dad is 81, his hemoglobin has gone from 13.8 to 9.4 over the course of 1 year, he has dementia but otherwise happy, comfortable and safe. i don t think i want to put him through a colonoscopy. what can i do next to determine cause of anemia? we ve checked CBC, serum iron, ferritin and cea, and he has had ct of chest, abdomin and pelvis.
Hi, At this age cause of chronic blood loss should be found out. Go for ultrasound abdomen. Go for stool test for having marina (black stool). If all reports are normal then go for treatment of anemia. Give him high protein nourishing diet. Ok and take care.