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[|Human|] My mother has a history of depressed hemoglobin/hematocrit levels following severe UTI.  The first time occurred when she was hospitalized about seven years ago.  It was treated with Procrit, which was very effective. I shared this information with her current doctor, who is skeptical.  I tried to find supporting evidence online (I have seen it before, but that was some time ago). She was hospitalized a week ago with UTI, and although levels improved to >9, >27 during the week,her current levels are hemoglobin<8, hematocrit <25. Do you have any information?
[|AI|]  HiT hanks for posting your query.  There is no relationship between UTI and low Hemoglobin. I think her hemoglobin was being checked when she used to get admitted to hospital.  So we need to find out what is causing her low hemoglobin. I usually suspect either iron deficiency or chronic blood loss. Chronic blood usually happens in the form of blood loss in motions.  I advise you get these tests done and revert :Peripheral smear for blood picture, stool for occult blood, Iron profile, TSH. Any clarification feel free to ask.