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What Does High Level Of RBC Count In A Blood Test Report Indicate?
Question: Hello,
I underwent a blood test recently for travel to germany.
In that rbi count says 5.6 million/cmm.
But in normal range it shows a XXXXXXX of 5.5 million/cmm. Should I
worry?
Why is RBC count high for me?
I underwent a blood test recently for travel to germany.
In that rbi count says 5.6 million/cmm.
But in normal range it shows a XXXXXXX of 5.5 million/cmm. Should I
worry?
Why is RBC count high for me?
Brief Answer:
Your findings suggests marginally raised RBC count and it is not concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests marginally raised RBC count.
It may be due to many reasons like dehydration,hypoxia,smoking etc.
Since it is only marginally raised,this is not concerning.
However,it need clinical correlation.It is almost normal.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your findings suggests marginally raised RBC count and it is not concerning
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests marginally raised RBC count.
It may be due to many reasons like dehydration,hypoxia,smoking etc.
Since it is only marginally raised,this is not concerning.
However,it need clinical correlation.It is almost normal.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is it good if it is marginally raised? why I ask this is because then it shows a good blood count,right? I can donate blood as well,right?
Brief Answer:
Your values are marginally raised and it can be considered as normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Raised RBC count is called as polycythemia and it may cause many symptoms like headache,fatigue,itching etc.
Your values are marginally raised and it can be considered as normal.
You can donate blood.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your values are marginally raised and it can be considered as normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Raised RBC count is called as polycythemia and it may cause many symptoms like headache,fatigue,itching etc.
Your values are marginally raised and it can be considered as normal.
You can donate blood.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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