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What Causes Fatigue And Low Blood Count?
Question: You said that my blood counts being low were from low iron. I'm on an iron pill and my blood counts are still 10.2 or under. What causes this and what can I do about it. I've been low for almost two years now and my fatigue levels are hurting my daily life.
Brief Answer:
Iron or vitamin B12 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your blood count is low and you have iron deficiency. So it can be due to iron deficiency anemia. Your colonoscopy and endoscopy is negative. So it rule out many causes of Castro intestinal bleeding.
You should continue your iron and vitamin B12 supplement.
It takes long time to correct hemoglobin aftervoral iron therapy. So just continue your treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Iron or vitamin B12 deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your blood count is low and you have iron deficiency. So it can be due to iron deficiency anemia. Your colonoscopy and endoscopy is negative. So it rule out many causes of Castro intestinal bleeding.
You should continue your iron and vitamin B12 supplement.
It takes long time to correct hemoglobin aftervoral iron therapy. So just continue your treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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