my 14 year old son had  a kidney transplant 4 years ago.  his hemogloblin has not been good since then.  he has had  quite  a few blood transflusion.  the last one was last week 4 units of blood.  and it has not been getting any better.  the doctors have no idea what the problem is.  but i do have a hemotologist appointment set up for thursday.  As a mother I  am so worried and dont know what to think.  if u have any answers or advice please let me know.  Nandanee shafer  815-463-0253
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. It may be because of the deficiency of the enzyme erythropoietin. It is produced by the interstitial of the kidney. As your child has transfused the kidney, may be donors kidney has stopped producing the enzyme. Exact cause of the anemia can only be diagnosed after the proper laboratory investigation. But till that time you can take the blood transfusion done to maintain the normal level of hemoglobin. I advise you to take erythropoietin level of your child done before you meet at appointment. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here, or you can contact me on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor.  Thank you, ChatDoctor