Low hemoglobin - causes, symptoms and consequences

How to get to the medical center

1st Nagatinsky proezd, building 14.

from Nagatinskaya metro station:

From the metro, exit No. 4, bus stop “Metro Nagatinskaya”. Bus 142 to the stop 1st Nagatinsky proezd. Cross the road, walk along the Post Office and Western Union along Projected Drive. Exit to 1st Nagatinsky passage. On the left there will be a large red building with a balcony, go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

from Prazhskaya metro station:

From Prazhskaya metro station go to Nagatinskaya metro station.

Exit No. 5 from the metro. Trams: 3, 16 to the stop 1st Nagatinsky proezd.

From the metro, exit No. 4, bus stop “Metro Nagatinskaya”, bus T8 to the stop 1st Nagatinsky proezd.

from Anino metro station:

Exit No. 4 from the metro. Walk to the Metro Anino bus stop, take bus T40 to the 1st Nagatinsky proezd stop.

Yuzhnaya metro station:

From the Yuzhnaya metro station go to the Nagatinskaya metro station.

From the metro, exit No. 4, to bus T8, or exit No. 5 to trams 3, 16. To the stop 1st Nagatinsky proezd.

from Varshavskaya metro station:

From the metro go to the bus stop and buses T40, 142, T8 to the “1st Nagatinsky Proezd” stop.

from Nagornaya metro station:

From Nagornaya metro station go to Nagatinskaya metro station. Exit No. 4 to buses T8, 142, N8 (night), T40, or exit No. 5 to trams 3, 16 to the 1st Nagatinsky Proezd stop.

from Tulskaya metro station:

From the metro, exit No. 2, cross Bolshoi Starodanilovsky Lane, on the left there will be a pharmacy "Rigla" and a chain of stores. Walk through the park to the Danilovskaya Chapel, turn right and exit to the Serpukhovskaya Zastava tram stop. Take the 3rd tram and get to the 1st Nagatinsky Proezd stop.

from Tsaritsyno metro station:

From Tsaritsyno go to the Kashirskaya metro station and walk to the bus stop. Take bus T71 and get to the 1st Nagatinsky Proezd stop.

from Orekhovo metro station:

From Orekhovo metro station, go to Kashirskaya metro station, exit No. 4, turn right, pass the monument to G.K. Zhukov, walk to the bus stop. Take bus T71 and get to the 1st Nagatinsky Proezd stop.

from Domodedovskaya metro station:

From the metro, exit No. 12, there will be a bus stop on the left. Take bus T71. Get to the 1st Nagatinsky proezd stop.

from railway station Chertanovo:

From the station, cross the road, walk along Projected Passage to Dorozhnaya Street, turn left, go to the “Martial Arts Center” bus stop. Buses: 683, 225, 241. Get to the Varshavskaya Metro stop. Cross the road, go to the bus stop and buses T40, 142. Get to the 1st Nagatinsky proezd stop.

from Kolomenskaya metro station:

From the metro, cross the road and go through Beeline and Unistream to the Kolomenskaya Metro stop. Take tram 47, 49 and get to the “Jewelry Plant” stop. Turn left to Projected Passage, walk along the medical center and the Investigation Department, pass Dixie. Go around the residential building and walk along Projected Passage until the traffic light. Cross the road to a large red building (house 14) with a balcony. Go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

From the metro, exit No. 7, to the “Metro Kolomenskaya” bus stop. Buses: 751, 351. Get to the stop “Nagatinskaya embankment, 10”. Walk along the embankment to the Tatneft gas station and the barrier. Walk to the residential building and turn left. Exit to 1st Nagatinsky proezd. Go through the Glafira coffee shop to the traffic light. Cross the road. Walk forward and exit to the large red building (house 14) with a balcony. Go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

From the metro, exit No. 5, there will be a bus stop on the right. Buses: 901, 299, 608, t71. Get to the 1st Nagatinsky proezd stop. Pass Pyaterochka (it will be on the left), turn left to the Post Office and Western Union, go straight along Projected Proezd. Exit to 1st Nagatinsky Proezd. On the left there will be a large red building with a balcony, go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

from Technopark metro station:

From Technopark, go to Kolomenskaya metro station, exit No. 1, pass “French Pastries”, go to the tram stop. Take tram 47, 49 and get to the “Jewelry Plant” stop. Turn left to Projected Passage, walk along the medical center and the Investigation Department, pass Dixie. Go around the residential building and walk along Projected Passage until the traffic light. Cross the road to a large red building (house 14) with a balcony. Go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

from Avtozavodskaya metro station:

From the Avtozavodskaya metro station, go to the Kolomenskaya metro station, exit No. 1, pass “French pastries”, go to the tram stop. Take tram 47, 49 and get to the “Jewelry Plant” stop. Turn left to Projected Passage, walk along the medical center and the Investigation Department, pass Dixie. Go around the residential building and walk along Projected Passage until the traffic light. Cross the road to a large red building (house 14) with a balcony. Go up to the balcony, there will be a sign “ElClinic”.

Low hemoglobin - what to do?

Hemoglobin is one of the most important elements of blood; it performs the function of transporting oxygen to the tissues and cells of the body, taking carbon dioxide from them. A change in hemoglobin levels may be a consequence of any disease.

Factors influencing the development of anemia:

The destruction of red blood cells is faster than normal.
Decreased volume of red blood cells produced.
Loss of a large amount of blood.
Disruption of the hematopoietic organs.
Presence of infectious diseases.
Deficiency of vitamins and microelements. (especially affects the amount of iron in the body)
Unfavorable environmental conditions.

What are the hemoglobin levels?

The level of hemoglobin in the blood can be determined using a blood test prescribed by your doctor - a hematologist.

Mild hemoglobin deficiency is determined by the level of hemoglobin in the blood up to 90 g/l. As a rule, with mild anemia, patients do not feel any deterioration in the body’s condition. You may feel weak and easily tired.

The average degree of hemoglobin deficiency is determined by the level of hemoglobin in the range from 70 to 90 g/l. Common signs of such anemia are headache, dizziness, dry and rough skin, and disturbances in the digestive system.

Severe hemoglobin deficiency - defined by hemoglobin levels below 70 g/l, fatigue, loss of consciousness and headaches are often observed. Women experience disruptions in the menstrual cycle, including the absence of menstruation. The skin turns pale, the condition of hair and nails deteriorates, they become brittle. There is a feeling of cold hands and feet.

Low hemoglobin levels affect the functioning of all organs; this condition is life-threatening.

If you observe symptoms of anemia or feel a deterioration in your health, be sure to consult a doctor. A hematologist at SANAS MC will conduct an examination and prescribe the necessary examination, based on the results of which he will prescribe the correct treatment.

Only a specialized specialist - a hematologist - can prescribe the correct treatment and prescribe a diet to increase iron levels in the blood.

It may be recommended to add red meat, seafood, buckwheat and fruits high in vitamin C to the diet, and also prescribe medications necessary for the patient. The usual course of treatment lasts from several weeks to a month.

How to increase hemoglobin in an elderly person

There are several ways to increase hemoglobin in the blood of an elderly person, which depend on the type of anemia.

1. For iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

This is the most common type of anemia among older people and a blood test will show:

the presence of microcytosis and hypochromia of erythrocytes;
the process of reducing serum iron levels;
a decrease in ferritin and an increase in the iron-binding function of blood serum, which indicates a deficiency of iron-containing components.

Anemia in an elderly person is determined by the color indicator of the blood, which is calculated using the formula (the hemoglobin indicator is divided by the number of red cells). Its norm is from 0.85 to 1.1. If there is iron deficiency in an elderly person, this value will be below 0.7. Hemoglobin in the cell (standard from 27 to 35 picograms) is also determined by a blood test. The blood is also examined for the percentage of microcytes and the total number of blood cells.

If there are symptoms of hypochromia, studies speak of IDA in an elderly person.

If you need to accurately determine whether there is anemia or not, then the blood serum is examined for the amount of iron. This information needs to be known before therapeutic therapy to increase hemoglobin with iron-containing drugs is prescribed. If the cause of anemia is a lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid, then differential diagnosis is carried out.

It is necessary to begin treatment of the cause that caused the pathology, and not its consequences. This means we need to consider the factors that provoked the process of decreasing hemoglobin in an elderly person. Adjuvant therapy that raises hemoglobin includes iron-containing drugs. However, often due to the impossibility of surgery, this method of treatment is the main one.

There are strict requirements for drugs that increase hemoglobin:

Contains a large amount of divalent iron.
The presence of additional components to improve the absorption of metal ions.
Ease of use (dosage and conditions of administration).
Not very high cost.

If you take divalent metal fumarate or ferrous sulfate in an amount of 150–300 mg, the iron level will rise. You need to take 1 or 2 tablets during the day with meals.

Side effects may occur when taking this group of drugs. These may be disturbances in the functions of the stomach (nausea, vomiting), intestines (frequent constipation). Sometimes the vascular walls of the veins become inflamed, painful sensations appear behind the sternum, as well as hypotension and allergic reactions.

The level of iron in the blood is increased by adhering to a special diet. For example, meat can be of great benefit: the bioavailability of the metal in it reaches 30%.

2. Anemia due to deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid.

If there is a lack of folic acid or vitamin B12 in the human body, a disorder occurs in the cellular synthesis of DNA in the blood. With this type of anemia, red blood cells turn into macrocytes.

Indicative factors:

Increase in blood color index.
Presence of megalocytosis.
Presence of nuclear remains in erythrocytes.
The presence of leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, reticulocytopenia.
Raising serum iron levels.
Development of megaloblastic hematopoiesis in the bone marrow.
Presence of mental and neurological disorders.

This kind of anemia and hemoglobin deficiency in older people may occur due to:

progressive atrophic gastritis or malignant tumor in the fundus of the stomach;
inflammatory processes in the small intestine, gastric surgery;
the presence of diverticulosis and pancreatitis;
dysbacteriosis and chronic hepatitis;
lack of substances necessary for the body;
improper use of medications.

This type of anemia is more accurately diagnosed after a bone marrow test. But it happens that it is not possible to conduct such a study due to objective reasons. In this situation, the doctor makes empirical conclusions and prescribes a course of vitamin B12 to the elderly patient. To improve the general condition and composition of the blood, you will only need 1 or 2 injections.

If the diagnosis is confirmed, long-term vitamin therapy is carried out. At the beginning of treatment, an elderly person is given injections daily until the hemoglobin level is completely normalized. Then the number of injections is reduced to 1-2 every 30 days. If therapy is not enough, there is a risk of relapse of the disease. For anemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12, folic acid is not prescribed, since there is a high probability of neurological symptoms.

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Lack of folic acid in the body of an elderly person can cause anemia, very similar to B12 deficiency. However, it is not that common. In addition, the factors that provoke it are different. The causes of this type of anemia:

the human body experiences constant alcohol intoxication;
cancer, Ritter's exfoliative dermatitis, destruction of red blood cells - all this leads to increased consumption of folic acid by the body;
the presence of nutritional deficiency, as well as enteritis, aggravated by malabsorption;
Anticonvulsant drugs, as well as Methotrescat, Barbiturate, Triamterene, have an adverse effect on the body condition of an elderly person.

If a pensioner has a severe form of the disease due to a significant lack of hemoglobin, he will be prescribed folic acid injections. In other cases, a sick person must take this drug in tablets (the norm is 5 mg per day). If it is impossible to eliminate the factor that provokes anemia (tumor, hemolysis), patients are prescribed a long course of folic acid. In cases where a pensioner has epilepsy, treatment must be carried out very carefully, since neurological symptoms may intensify.

How to increase hemoglobin in an elderly person with diet? It is very useful for anemia to eat:

meat and meat products (for example, sausages);
liver, fish;
eggs (yolks);
whole grain flour products;
sunflower seeds, pumpkin and sesame seeds;
nuts, especially pistachios;
various greens: spinach leaves, fennel, parsley;
various types of cabbage and beets;
black currant;
wheat germ and sprouts;
apricots, prunes, figs, dates.

Practical recommendations for increasing hemoglobin:

Drink 1 cup of fermented yeast for 5 days.
Pickled beet juice (200 ml per day) is very useful.
Soups made from bran (wheat or rye) with cream help to normalize hemoglobin levels in older people.
You need to take 20–25 g of nettle tincture prepared in May every day before bed.
Apples, carrots (grated), and parsley are also very useful.
The diet should contain high amounts of protein and low fat.
Dried apricots, 3-4 pieces per day, help increase hemoglobin. It is not recommended to eat the seeds, as they are poisonous.
Adhering to a meal schedule (4–5 times a day) has a positive effect on the body. Moreover, breakfast should be more substantial, and dinner should be light.
Products containing vitamin B1 and any type of whole milk bring invaluable benefits.

With the help of such a diet, you can increase hemoglobin in an elderly person and eliminate the early symptoms of anemia. Modern medicine has special drugs that cure this disease. You can combine drug therapy and treatment with folk remedies. If you strictly follow the recommended recipe and dosage, then natural medicines will provide significant assistance in eliminating the problem. After a month-long treatment course, it is necessary to take a blood test. If the hemoglobin level is insufficient, therapy should be continued.

There are methods that allow you to quickly increase hemoglobin in an elderly person at home.

Here are the most effective:

Peel the carrots, black radishes, and beets. Wash and grate on a fine grater. Squeeze the juice from the resulting mixture, mix equally and place in the oven for 3 hours. Take 1 tablespoon daily.
An excellent remedy for raising hemoglobin is a medicinal cocktail. It is necessary to squeeze the juice of pomegranate, apple, carrot, lemon. Mix in a ratio of 2:1:1:1 and add honey (70 g) to the mixture. Then pour the mixture into a jar and leave to infuse for 2 days in the refrigerator. Dosage: 2 tbsp. l. 3 rubles each per day.
A tincture of meadow clover will help solve the problem. You need to pour 10 g of inflorescences with 1 glass of hot water. Leave the solution to infuse for 45 minutes and then strain. Take 2 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
Rosehip can be consumed instead of tea 3 times a day. To prepare it, you need to pour 1 tablespoon of berries with 1 glass of boiling water and let it brew for 8 hours.
A mixture of currant juice, strawberries, and red rowan in equal proportions is suitable as berry therapy. Drink 100 ml daily, 2 times a day.
Take garlic tincture three times a day, one medium spoon. To prepare it, peel and chop 300 g of garlic. Pour the mixture with 1 liter of alcohol and leave to infuse for 3 weeks.