What causes low hemoglobin levels?
Since her platelet count is low, several conditions can be to blame. The most common include anemias, idiopathic thrombocytic purpura, or HIV infection. A low hemoglobin can be caused by many health problems, from liver or kidney diseases to cancer.
With these two abnormalities in her blood count, she needs to be evaluated for numerous blood diseases. It would be helpful for her to see a hematologist, which is a doctor that specializes in disorders of the blood.
Since she is so tired and short of breath, I also hope that the doctors will consider giving her a blood transfusion, as this may help improve her symptoms for the short term. I am aware that transfusions have their risks, but they can really help someone who is severely anemic.
This sounds just like what is going on with my mother... After 9 days in the ICU, 8 blood transfusion and a bone marrow test we found out that she has Refractory Anemia with Ring Siderblast and Thrombocy Tosis. I hope this helps some...
