“Should you go to the emergency room for low hemoglobin?”
I have low hemoglobin levels. Should you go to the emergency room for low hemoglobin?
4 Answers
I would not go to the emergency room unless you feel light-headed. I would see your primary care physician and get a referral to a specialist if they feel it is necessary.
Hemoglobin levels of 8.0 and below should be evaluated. If there is a sudden drop in your hemoglobin levels compared to your baseline, this should also be evaluated. If you have low hemoglobin and are actively bleeding and/or have signs and symptoms of anemia, this may warrant an emergency room visit.
No! If this is something chronic the ER is no place to go for a diagnosis. You need a competent doctor who will find the cause and outline a proper treatment for the anemia.
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