I have been operated for GIST and also baritic surgery was carried out by removing 75% of stomach.Now i am facing the problem of low hemoglobin which falls down to less than 6.Bone marrow test was also done but as per doctor nothing found and no iron shortage.Doctor says i do not have iron shortage.No leaksge of blood. Taken many hamones, iron and b-12 injections also but no improvment.
Hi, Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Well this is what I think is happening. The small intestine absorbs iron from your food, but in your case after the critic surgery a significant part of your small intestine is being used as part of your stomach now. So there is a smaller area to absorb the iron. Actually, this is quite a common side effect of the critic surgery, I am surprised your doctor hasn't told you that yet. Anyway a temporary solution to your problem would be a blood transfusion. Has your doctor considered checking whether you are suffering from anemia caused by chronic diseases? It is a condition which most doctors tend to overlook, so ask him to consider it. I hope this helped.