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What Causes Low RBC Count?
I was diagnosed with very low RBC count of 5.8 and an iron level of 2. The docs in the ER were amazed I was even talking. I had felt ill for many months. I recieved 4 units of blood. Wow, do I feel better. Im not bleeding internally, so why did this happen to me?
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to chronic anemia, probably caused from an iron deficiency, considering your iron levels.
You should know that chronic anemia is well tolerated and can lead to such levels of Hemoglobin, without any dramatic symptoms.
Anyway, I would like to directly review your complete blood count report for a more professional opinion.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms seem to be related to chronic anemia, probably caused from an iron deficiency, considering your iron levels.
You should know that chronic anemia is well tolerated and can lead to such levels of Hemoglobin, without any dramatic symptoms.
Anyway, I would like to directly review your complete blood count report for a more professional opinion.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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