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What Causes Weight Loss And Anemia?

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: i am losing weight . The only number in my blood work is down. The only number in my blood work that is down is my hemoglobin. it is 9.5. I had a stent put in my iliac artery 4/6, had a left femoral endarterectomy 4/28 and a invasive right inguilan hernia 7/28. The number has been going down since April What do u think is the problem?
also the hemocrit, mcv,mcnv, mchc r down also. rdw is up

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should investigate the cause for anaemia.
You should get a Complete blood picture, Serum Iron and Serum B12 levels.
With these tests, we can know the cause for anaemia and take treatment depending on the cause.
If the cause is not known with these tests,Bone marrow examination has to be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Please take high protein diet to increase your weight.
It's nice to hear that you are walking few miles every day and paying Golf.
Please come back after the above investigations.
Let me know the indication for arterial surgery and the present medicines that you are taking.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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