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Complete blood count
Hello doctor! i have got a CBC done yesterday. I am having low haemoglobin, MCV and MCH.
Haemoglobin is 11.70, MCV - 71.30 , MCH - 22. 50.Rbc count is 5.18 and RDW is 16.90. Lymphocytes are 40.50. Last year also the levels were almost same. Should i start any medication? What does it mean? I have frequent headaches and feel fatigued and weak in head sometimes.
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Your lab reports and symptoms kike fatigue and weakness support the diagnosis of Iron deficiency anaemia. The lab findings like low MCV, low MCH and raised RDW signify a microcytic hypochromic type of anaemia.
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You should start iron supplements.
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Don't take iron supplements with milk. This may hamper it's absorption. You can add Vit C also in your diet. That increases iron absorption.
Also add lots of fresh fruits and vegetables salads in diet. Some people tend to develop constipation after iron supplements, salads and fruits help in preventing this. Also take plenty of fluids.
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Dr. Madhobendra Bhuyan
General Practitioner
11 yrs exp
Nagaon
You have mild anemia
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Take more green leafy vegetables, pomegranate etc. and consult regarding some other medications like iron supplements, vitamin b complex.
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Check your visual acuity or any visual disturbances.
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Report is indicative of IRON DEFICIENCY
Kindly consult for an effective treatment and diet guidelines
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Dr. Narendra Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Nainital
Kindly share ur reports For further guidance .
Lymphocyte count are Raised Indicative of tuberculosis or acute viral infection
These two things will need medication to be cured
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Feel free to consult with detail history
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Dr. Ayaluri Harika
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
HB is fine
Do you have spectacles for farsightedness?
Hydrate yourself and practice yoga or meditation
If working on screen...try to decrease that time
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