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[|Human|] My husband is on medication for Hep C we were just told his hemoglobin is 8.6 and he needed to stop the medication over the weekend and go in for more blood work on Monday. What I would like to know what does it mean to be so low and if there is anything we can do to help increase it
[|AI|]  Hi, Anemia is decrease in hemoglobin levels below normal. In males, it is 13-15.5g%. From your history, your husband has 8.5g%. It is moderate grade. Severe is less than 6g%. Workup is necessary to identify the cause of anemia. As he is suffering from hepatitis, anemia of chronic disease could be present. Low hemoglobin can lead to reduced immunity and cause needs to be identified. After a workup, a cause may be identified and based on it, treatment started. You need to improve his nutrition, particularly on diet rich in vitamin B12, folic acid and iron. Any further queries, happy to help again.