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What Causes Low MCV Levels?
Question: hi what could cause low mcv and mch and high rdw I've been told that it could be iron deficiency but also heard that low mcv could be caused by other things what other things could it be my blood work are
taken on 8-19-15
wbc 7.6 range is 3.5 -10.3
rbc 4.71 range is 3.80-5.25
hemoglobin 12.1 range 11.8 -15.8
hematocrit 36.3 range 34.6- 46.2
mcv 77.0 low range 82.3 -96.7
mch 25.6 low. range 27.6 33.3
mchc 33.3 range 32.6 35.4
rdw 15.8 high. range 12.4 15.2
platelet count 262
mpv 8.1. range 6.6 10.2
then something about coagulation
inr 1.2 range 0.9 1.1 what does that mean
then something about aptt 34 with a 2 above it then out from it it says 25-37 secounds.
what could this mean
taken on 8-19-15
wbc 7.6 range is 3.5 -10.3
rbc 4.71 range is 3.80-5.25
hemoglobin 12.1 range 11.8 -15.8
hematocrit 36.3 range 34.6- 46.2
mcv 77.0 low range 82.3 -96.7
mch 25.6 low. range 27.6 33.3
mchc 33.3 range 32.6 35.4
rdw 15.8 high. range 12.4 15.2
platelet count 262
mpv 8.1. range 6.6 10.2
then something about coagulation
inr 1.2 range 0.9 1.1 what does that mean
then something about aptt 34 with a 2 above it then out from it it says 25-37 secounds.
what could this mean
Brief Answer:
Most common cause of low MCV is iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your findings in detail.
Your findings may indicate mild iron deficiency anemia.
You may need iron supplementation.You can take one iron tablet daily.Take one cup of lemon water along with it.Vitamin C in lemon helps in better absorption of iron.
I also suggest to take iron rich food like green leafy vegetables etc.
Most common cause of low MCV is iron deficiency.It may be due to less intake,chronic disease,increased loss by bleeding etc.
Your INR is minimally raised.As platelet count is normal,you may need bleeding and clotting time estimation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Most common cause of low MCV is iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your findings in detail.
Your findings may indicate mild iron deficiency anemia.
You may need iron supplementation.You can take one iron tablet daily.Take one cup of lemon water along with it.Vitamin C in lemon helps in better absorption of iron.
I also suggest to take iron rich food like green leafy vegetables etc.
Most common cause of low MCV is iron deficiency.It may be due to less intake,chronic disease,increased loss by bleeding etc.
Your INR is minimally raised.As platelet count is normal,you may need bleeding and clotting time estimation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
ok would that be the aptt have to do with clotting time cause it said it was 34 and normal range is 25 37 seconds
Brief Answer:
APTT is within normal limit in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for replying late
APTT is related to clotting time.It is within normal limit in your case,so there is no need of further investigations.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
APTT is within normal limit in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for replying late
APTT is related to clotting time.It is within normal limit in your case,so there is no need of further investigations.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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