Expected Hemoglobin Increase Per Week With Iron Therapy
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For compliant patients, a normal hemoglobin concentration increases by about 1 g/dL weekly until normal values are restored. The response to iron therapy can also be documented by a significant increase in reticulocytes—immature red blood cells—within 5 to 10 days of starting treatment. However, the rate of increase can be affected by various factors, making it important to understand what a successful recovery looks like.
