hello. My grandma had some bloodwork done 5 days ago, he received the results today stating her hemoglobin level at 5.7. Dr. sent her to the ER righ away, where they performed a new bloodwork... the new results show hemoglobin level at 5.5... She is now waiting for a blood tranfussion but they have not ordered any other tests yet. How serious is this?? Thank you Doctor!
Hello, THX to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that having a hemoglobin of approx a 5 is very serious condition especially in the older. Such type of severe anemia may lead to complications like anoxia of brain, heart dysfunction, hemorrhage in such condition is life-threatening. Urgent blood transfusion is required otherwise patient may lead to death. Ordering other investigations has no role right now, only blood transfusion is emergency. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Than. Chat Doctor