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surendra:
At this time she is fine, active and eating properly so we have postponed her transfusion next week. But I am little afraid that if Hb level will drop to low level. Anyways hope for the best. On what low Hb level we should worry?????
Thanks for reply
Andy Battaglia:
Testing below 7 on two consecutive tests is the threshold for transfusion.
surendra:
sorry Andy I have seen your post right now. So should we wait that her Hb will come to level 7. Actually We have checked her Hb yesterday and it was 8.1. we have decided to go for transfusion today.
I want to tell u that she is as active as a week before but only problem is that her diet became low not very low. what should we do???
seeking for advice.
Andy Battaglia:
Transfusion should improve the appetite. Observation of the child is the most important factor when deciding if transfusions should begin. If growth is slow, energy is low or appetite drops with Hb (which will result in slower growth), then transfusion is recommended. I would suggest getting her transfused and seeing how long her Hb maintains post-transfusion.
surendra:
Thanks Andy.
Actually due to some reasons(donor was not available) her transfusion has been postponed. She is playing good, fine and energetic but only problem is her apetite which became little low. one thing I want to tell that small tiny swelling on her body still appearing and also disappears without doing anything. Should we concern about it ?????
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