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What Are The Symptoms Of Anemia?

I recently had a CBC w/ Differentials done. I was told I have low red blood cell counts indicating anemia and a higher platelet count. I am being referred to a hematologist/oncologist. Should I have reason to be concerned? My HGB is 9.6 my hematocrit is 31.7 MCV is 72.7 MCH is 22 MCHC is 30.3 RDW is 18.3 and platelets are 590. What kind of tests will they do to rule things in and out? Does this look like it is all from anemia or something else?
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You mcv, mch amd mchc are low. Your hemoglobin is also low. All findings are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia. You should go for serum iron, serum ferritine level. Then you should take iron supplements treatment accordingly. Ferrous sulphate or ferrous fumarate can be taken as oral iron supplements. You should also take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc

Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
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Wish you a very good health.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Anemia?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You mcv, mch amd mchc are low. Your hemoglobin is also low. All findings are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia. You should go for serum iron, serum ferritine level. Then you should take iron supplements treatment accordingly. Ferrous sulphate or ferrous fumarate can be taken as oral iron supplements. You should also take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.