Hemoglobin drops one full point in 6 months?
Just had my 6 months check up and the doc showed me my hemoglobin went from 14.8 last time to 13.8 this time. The range is 13.9-16.3. THere are two issues as I see it.
One my hemoglobin is ONLY .1 below the low limit!!??
Secondly and the bigger concern is the fact it is a full 1.0 down from the last 6 months (from 14.8 to 13.8).
The docs reaction was just best guessing possible causes;
>error in the sample drawn and reported
>bleeding somewhere
>becoming iron deficient/anemic
>others
So as usual I am trying to educate myself on a "potential" new health issue.
And as usual way too much info on the internet but very much of it informational.
The doc says lets sit on it for 3 months and check again.
Given my usual good health and condition (thank GOD) I am betting on a bad reading.
Anybody have any comments/experience about a lowering hemogloblin incident?
btk
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