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Should I Be Concerned Of High MCV Levels?

I have had a high MCV for at least 7 years. it has ranged from 100.1 to the latest test that showed 104.2. It seems to be getting higher over the years. I have seen a hemotologist several times and they can find nothing wrong. All other blood counts are normal. Should I be concerned?

Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
There are many causes of high MCV. Most common is Vit. B12 or folic acid deficiency. You should check that levels. Other cause is alcohol. Avoid alcohol if you are takin that.
Many persons have high MCV without any abnormality. If your all blood count is normal then no need to worry. It can be seen as normal variation also.
Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Should I Be Concerned Of High MCV Levels?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high MCV. Most common is Vit. B12 or folic acid deficiency. You should check that levels. Other cause is alcohol. Avoid alcohol if you are takin that. Many persons have high MCV without any abnormality. If your all blood count is normal then no need to worry. It can be seen as normal variation also. Just be relaxed. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.