My brothers age is 27 and his hemoglobin is 6.99.is it normal or abnormal and what is the further medical treatment to be taken.
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6.99 hb is very low, this is called as severe iron deficiency anemia your brother needs iron replacement therapy. Oral medication might work but I would suggest him to see some gp and then start treatment.
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It is not normal. A adult male should have between 14 to 18 mg of hb%. Find out the cause why the hb% is so low. Does he have any bleeding piles problem. Does he not taking his diet in time. Visit to your doctor and find out the cause to start treatment.
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It is very low, you need to start medicine. Foods rich in ironsome of the best plant sources of iron are: beans and lentils tofu baked potatoes cashews dark chocolate pumpkin seeds watermelon, potato, apple, beet root, pomegranate, strawberries dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli non veg sources lean beef oysters chicken turkey eat a balanced, healthy diet that includes good sources of iron to prevent any deficiencies. Combine vegetarian sources of iron with vitamin c in the same meal.
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