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What Causes Low RBC Count?

I am a 67 year female who has a low RBC of 3.73 but iron is good. I feel fine, not fatigue, short of breathe, loss of weight or pale. I have recently lost my husband so working hard, stressed and sad. is this low count anything to be concerned about. Also eating very little fruit and vegetables
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi, your rbc count is slightly low but as you said if your iron level is ok then you should go for other investigation because you may have vitamin b12 deficiency or other cause. Go for complete blood count and ps examination. and then take treatment accordingly.
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What Causes Low RBC Count?

Hi, your rbc count is slightly low but as you said if your iron level is ok then you should go for other investigation because you may have vitamin b12 deficiency or other cause. Go for complete blood count and ps examination. and then take treatment accordingly. Thanks for using health care magic.