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Could An Enlarged Heart Be Related To Large Red Blood Cells?
i had an enlarged heart and a hole which was corrected via open heart surgery as a child. i have been told that i have had large red blood cells for a number of years. i would like to know if there could be a connection as the doctor has tested for a number or things to find the reason for the large cells and has found no answer. he did not look into my history
Wed, 2 May 2018
Hello,
I don't think that your heart problem has to do with enlarged red blood cells. If you are also anemic this is called megaloblastic anemia and may have to do with your diet, your gastrointestinal tract or something else. The hematologist can see you for this problem. You may need vitamin B12 injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
I don't think that your heart problem has to do with enlarged red blood cells. If you are also anemic this is called megaloblastic anemia and may have to do with your diet, your gastrointestinal tract or something else. The hematologist can see you for this problem. You may need vitamin B12 injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
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