I am a 76 year old female, always in good health,, with regular check ups, good labs, etc. Today I learned that my regular blood test showed a drop in Hemoglobin from 11.5 to7.5. I have been very tired and weak lately. My doctor has referred me to a GI specialist believing that there is internal bleeding. My mother died in 5 months from ALL. Is this a potential diagnosis? The lab tests did not indicate elevated WBCs.Thanks, (I am also an RN.
Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your hemoglobin is Chat Doctor.  So this may be due to some bleeding.  You may have gastrointestinal tract bleeding or may have some gynecological bleeding. So use should go for ultrasound abdomen and endoscopy if needed. Don't worry about ALL. No, any possibilities if ALL in your case. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.