Comments on: Is Anemia Serious? Loss of Blood due to Unknown Causes

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:28:00 +0000

In reply to - Frank. Hi Frank. It may be a good idea for him to consult with a hematologist (blood specialist). While bleeding from the gut or bowels is a common cause for blood loss among men (apart from bleeding through a surface wound), sometimes the problem may be something else.Like his body may be destroying red blood cells for various reasons therefore leading to anemia. A hematologist will consider all these options and test for it.

By: - Frank

- Frank — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:30:00 +0000

In reply to DAVID.

Any updates to your condition? My brother had a similar issue and I’m trying to find answers. He is the same size guy (almost exactly!) and had massive blood loss – twice!

The first time he reported to ER and they couldn’t believe he was able to walk/talk. He was in the ICU for two days and then two more in the hospital. I think he got 11 units of blood on the first visit. They ran colonoscopy and endoscopy with no findings.

Six months later back to the ER with the same condition (no ICU this time just a couple of days in the hospital). I think it was 9 units of blood the second time. Different doctors (same hospital) ran colonoscopy and endoscopy again – no findings. Also, he was taking meds for ulcers and iron supplements per the docs on the first visit. So it happen again with meds and iron pills taken for about six months.

We’re not sure what to do other than monitor the situation. But given the amount of blood loss in a one year period without any findings it doesn’t make any sense. No prior surgeries or medical issues at all. Healthy as horse until now.

By: Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 21:44:00 +0000

I have had so many blood transfusions that I’ve lost count. Probably 150 units of blood and still counting. I too have had the same problem for many years. They wanted to know if I was losing blood somewhere because a couple times a year I have to have blood transfusions to stay alive. They said it was because of stomach stapling over20years ago. But aside from that take the tests to be sure theirs no rumors. I’ve been through a lot to get my blood levels to stabilize over many years, but no luck. I’ve had iron injected into my buttocks z track. Painful. I’ve taken liquid iron. No luck. They gave me I.v. Iron and I went into shock. So my only option is to transfuse every two months or so but recently found out I have kidney disease which could of been avoided had the doctors who treated me for my back problem checked my medical chart and understanding that I was having an issue with my kidneys long ago thus them giving me toridol with my dilautin injections over 3years times has messed up my kidneys. So now I have 30% use of my kidneys maybe have to start dialysis in future. Take care of yourself and don’t let doctors give you meds or do tests that you feel aren’t necessary. Good luck and eat right and try to stay positive through all of this and trust me. It’s never easy.

By: HealthHype

HealthHype — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 20:51:00 +0000

In reply to DAVID. Hi David. Anemia to this extent, when it is not due to any recent or current blood loss, can be what is known as anemia of chronic disease. In this type of anemia it is not a matter of losing blood but rather your body does not produce enough red blood cells. It can occur in a number of different chronic conditions. You may want to speak to your doctor about the exact cause of your anemia though. *Please put your caps lock off when posting comments.*

By: DAVID

DAVID — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:07:00 +0000

HAS ANYONE ELSE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH IRON DEFICEINCY, BUT IN THE BEGINNING STAGES OF GETTING IT DIAGNOSED HAD TO GET A BLOOD TRANSFUSION (4 BAGS) DUE TO MY BLOOD COUNT WAS SO LOW….MY HEMOGLOBIN WAS A MERE 5.3, & IM A 240LB. 6’2″ GUY… THEY DID ALL THE SCOPES, AND EVEN A PILL CAMERA STUDY, & FOUND NO SIGNS OF BLOOD LOSS WHATSOEVER? IF IM IRON DEFICIENT, WHY WAS I SO LOW ON BLOOD? WHERE DID IT GO?