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Old Mon Mar 26, 2007, 01:35 AM
Ruth Cuadra Ruth Cuadra is offline
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Low hgb and appetite loss

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In the meanwhile, is there any specific diet I should put my dad on? It seems as if he is losing his appetite. Is there any correlation between loss of appetite and low hgb?
Hi, June.

I don't know if there is a scientific correlation between low hgb and loss of appetite, but given that low hgb makes a person feel poorly, it's not surprising to me that your dad would not feel very hungry. If he can get a little bit of excerise and be offered his favorite foods, he should consume what he needs. I'm not aware of any specific diet recommendations for MDS, but it would be a good question to ask the doctor.

Regards,
Ruth
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