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Are Anisocytosis And Hypochromia Dangerous?
Question: Hello doctor,
My mother is 54 years old and in her recent blood test it is indicated that she has Anisocytosis, Hypochromia. Is it dangerous? What do i need to do?
My mother is 54 years old and in her recent blood test it is indicated that she has Anisocytosis, Hypochromia. Is it dangerous? What do i need to do?
Brief Answer:
Anisocytosis,Hypochromia is Not dangerous.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query and attached all the reports of your mother.
1) Your mother is having MILD IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, the diagnosis is supported by slightly low hemoglobin (11.3) with low MCH, MCHC and high RDW.
Also there is low iron (57.3) and ferritin level (85.5) which indicative of mild iron deficiency but there is NO need to worry much as it is NON-DANGEROUS.
'Anisocytosis' means variations in size of your RBC. Means you may have some small and large RBCs and normal RBCs.
Hypochromia means there is lesser redness or increase in central pallor in RBCs when they are visualized under microscope.It is commonly seen in IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA.
Your mother is having 'mild iron deficiency anemia' and this anisocytosis and hypochormia is because this anemia but there is NO need to worry.
When Iron deficiency anemia would be corrected by daily iron supplements and diet rich in iron,it would also get disappeared.
You can buy Orofer (iron) tablets from nearby pharmacy which are available over the counter or your GP may prescribe you.
2) Her vitamin D level is also low (14.59),for which she should take vitamin D3 cholecalciferol in sachets or tablet forms 60,000 IU once weekly which will be available over the counter.
The major cause of vitamin D deficiency could be lack of proper sun exposure or person remains covered throughout the day.
Apart from medical treatment, she should have adequate sun light exposure preferably in morning hours around 8 AM for minimum 10 to 15 minutes daily.
3) Rest of all other reports are either completely normal or they are borderline high/low which do NOT have any clinical significance.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful and let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Anisocytosis,Hypochromia is Not dangerous.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query and attached all the reports of your mother.
1) Your mother is having MILD IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, the diagnosis is supported by slightly low hemoglobin (11.3) with low MCH, MCHC and high RDW.
Also there is low iron (57.3) and ferritin level (85.5) which indicative of mild iron deficiency but there is NO need to worry much as it is NON-DANGEROUS.
'Anisocytosis' means variations in size of your RBC. Means you may have some small and large RBCs and normal RBCs.
Hypochromia means there is lesser redness or increase in central pallor in RBCs when they are visualized under microscope.It is commonly seen in IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA.
Your mother is having 'mild iron deficiency anemia' and this anisocytosis and hypochormia is because this anemia but there is NO need to worry.
When Iron deficiency anemia would be corrected by daily iron supplements and diet rich in iron,it would also get disappeared.
You can buy Orofer (iron) tablets from nearby pharmacy which are available over the counter or your GP may prescribe you.
2) Her vitamin D level is also low (14.59),for which she should take vitamin D3 cholecalciferol in sachets or tablet forms 60,000 IU once weekly which will be available over the counter.
The major cause of vitamin D deficiency could be lack of proper sun exposure or person remains covered throughout the day.
Apart from medical treatment, she should have adequate sun light exposure preferably in morning hours around 8 AM for minimum 10 to 15 minutes daily.
3) Rest of all other reports are either completely normal or they are borderline high/low which do NOT have any clinical significance.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful and let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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