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What Causes Elevated RDW?

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Question : my RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH - SD(RDW-SD) is 56.7 fL. Is there any reason to worry?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Iron deficiency anemia

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Elevated RDW suggests iron deficiency anemia.

This needs complete evaluation through following tests.

1.Complete blood counts.
2.Serum iron studies.
3.Peripheral blood smear.

Further management is based on test results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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What Causes Elevated RDW?

Brief Answer: Possible Iron deficiency anemia Detailed Answer: Hello, Sir. I can certainly understand your concerns. Elevated RDW suggests iron deficiency anemia. This needs complete evaluation through following tests. 1.Complete blood counts. 2.Serum iron studies. 3.Peripheral blood smear. Further management is based on test results. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.