Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia- 64 Questions Answered

Hello, My baby's CBP shows he has microcytic hypochromic Anemia. What is the treatment for this? His haemoglobin is 8.4 at present.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 484 Views v

Dr. Divya Vilas PujariPediatrician | Mumbai

He will require iron supplements. Add green leafy vegetables in diet. Please book consultant for review of reports. ... Read More

My 4 yrs son have MICROCYTIC HYPOCHROMIC ANEMIA, pls go through hemotology and hemogram report:- HAEMOGLOBIN (Hb) - 10.3 ERYTHROCYTE SED.RATE (WIN) 19 PLATELET COUNT 4.41 R B C COUNT 4.5 P.C.V / HAEMATOCRIT 28.8 M C V 63.0 M C H 22.5 RETICULOCYTE COUNT 0.6 IRON 17.0

Asked for Male, 4 Years 1091 Views v

Dr. Manoj S ThamkePediatrician | Mumbai

It looks like iron deficiency anemia. Please send sr.iron level,TIBC level hemoglobin electrophoresis level. You can give worm medicine and can start iron Syrup level for 6 minth-1year. ... Read More

Hello doctors, I am a 26-year-old female dealing with chronic iron deficiency anemia for the past few years. My recent hemoglobin level is 6.8 g/dL. I experience symptoms like weakness, fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, leg pain/cramps, and low appetite. Due to my sensitive digestion and budget limitations, I am looking for a gentle and affordabl

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 71 Views v

Dr. MerlinHomoeopath | Bangalore

Sure. You can consult me online. ... Read More

What should I do to increase my haemoglobin and iron levels as I am suffering from microcytic anaemia since past 3 months. I am 27 year old male. What food stuff will help me to get treated from anaemia? Will dates be good? Does jaggery add to my haemoglobin anaemia?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 621 Views v

Ms. Saba SheikhDietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you to plan a iron rich foods. ... Read More

Everyone has told me what to eat to treat microcytic hemochromic anaemia. But are there are any food which should not be consumed if a female of 37 years is suffering from microcytic hemochromic anaemia? Like curds or milk products should they be avoided? Does vitamin c rich food lead to anaemia?

Asked for Female, 37 Years 247 Views v

Ms. Saba SheikhDietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ... Read More

Hi... one of my friend who is newly married... recently diagnosed as hypochromic M microcytic anemia... and also her ultrasound shows that her right thyroid lobe is enlarged... she can't get her pregnancy... still it's a year late... will it need any treatment... how it could be treated

Asked for Female, 25 Years 334 Views v

Dr. Venkat RaghavGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hello...... Microcytic hypochromic anemia is usually seen in iron deficiency ,,get her serum feretin level tested... She needs iron supplement .... You didn't mention her hemoglobin levels.. ... Read More

Does microcytic hypochromic anaemia (due to iron deficiency) elevate platelet count? Will it come down after i start treatment?

Asked for Female, 46 Years 297 Views v

Dr. Abhijit Ankush GiramGeneral Physician | Pune

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Yes but for adequate treatment take proper consultation. ... Read More

Hello Doctor recently in my baby CBP test result we came to know that she has microcytic hypochromic with mild anisocytosis. What is the treatment for this problem..

Asked for Female, 2 Years 2061 Views v

Dr. Mangala PawarPediatrician | Gurgaon

Seems like Iron deficiency anaemia but need more details and further investigations and treatment. ... Read More

What causes hypochromic microcytic anaemia? Is it curable? And patient's vitamin B12 is low too. What is the issue doctor?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 527 Views v

Pullela LakshminarayanaGeneral Physician | Guntur

It is definitely curable. It is a deficiency disease. If it is too severe take iron injections. If not take Dexorange capsule daily once after food for 6 months. Take Zentel tablet weekly once for 2 w ... Read More

My daughter is 8 month and 1 week. Her report says low haemoglobin 4.88 and Severe microcytic hypochromic aneamia. What to be done please doctors suggest me the correct thing

Asked for Female, 1 Years 547 Views v

Dr. (Colonel) A.K MehtaSports Medicine Specialist | Pune

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Her Hb is very low. She needs to be properly examined & investigated. So, please consult a Paediatrician ... Read More

Hi.. Got my cbc result..and this opinion was mentioned...what is this,??? It it dangerous..what should be done next?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 21 Views v

Dr. Dinesh MehtaGeneral Physician | Jaipur

Please send me your cbc report , please consult me on practo for further evaluation. ... Read More

How can we treat this naturally. Doctor gave neurobion forte and folvite for 30 days. Please suggest how to improve.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Non veg is rich in b12 Microcytic hypochromic would be because of iron deficiency Take iron rich foods ... Read More

Hb 6.8 Since 1 Year, No Improvement Female (unmarried) | Age 25, weight: 38 kg, height: 5.3. I’ve been suffering from anemia for 6–7 years. My hemoglobin remains at 6.8 g/dL despite multiple treatments and a healthy diet. Had typhoid/stomach infections 2–3 times. Constant fatigue, weakness, pale skin, weight loss. White hair and

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 245 Views v

Dr. Anvitha A ShettyGeneral Physician | Bangalore

For a HB of 6.8 , IV therapy is advised. If you get constant stomach issues, I suggest you to deworm once in 6 months , as worms are the common causes for chronic anemia ... Read More

Can Anemia cause mild chest pain ? I get mild chest pain ..is it normal,.?? Will it subsidies with medicine

Asked for Female, 26 Years 352 Views v

Dr. Mithravinda RajanaGeneral Physician | Kolkata

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Severe anemia can sometimes lead to chest pain, but that doesn’t mean your pain is definitely because of it. Chest pain can happen for many different reasons. To find out the exact cause, a prop ... Read More

Hello My mother is suffering from monocytic hypochromic Anaemia. She is reported with 7mg/dl haemoglobin. After taking tablets haemoglobin is increased but after some months it again comes low . With this she has leg pain too Pls see

Asked for Female, 42 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Nalini KumariDiabetologist | Hyderabad

Go for CBC and vit 12 levels ... Read More

Mild anemia, which could result in symptoms like weakness & cough. Feel like fever. Shivering and joint pain

Asked for Female, 68 Years 351 Views v

Ms. Meenu Preethi BDietitian/Nutritionist | Chennai

Please consult with a doctor for these symptoms. If you do a blood test for hemoglobin and it’s low, then share the values to recommend dietary changes. ... Read More

Hello, I have a past history of sarcoidosis and also have thalassemia beta minor. Recently my blood report shows erythrocytosis and esr of 39 and crp is normal. So what is erythrocytosis and is the high esr relayed to it?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Harsh UpadhyayGeneral Physician | Lucknow

High ESR can be due to a lot of long standing conditions. So, maybe. Erythrocytosis is increase in the Red blood cell count. ... Read More

Hello, My blood report always shows microcytic hypochromic blood but my iron levels, vitamin b12 and haemoglobin are fine. Then what could be the reason of it? I have history of sarcoidosis which was diagnosed in 2019 and i took steriods for a year and from this time only my rbc, mcv, pcv etc shows abnormal levels.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 244 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

What is anemia? What tests are the required for anemia? What is iron deficiency? What is b12 deficiency? How Iron and b12 are related to anemia? How can a person tell if they have anemia or iron deficiency or b12 deficiency?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 269 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I have asked this question earlier but to be spefic again asking the question. A month and half ago my child was diagnosed with covid 19 and in the blood results it was shown as microcytic anemia. Today my baby was feeling showing signs of faintness or dizziness so doctor suggested Nurokind syrup. Is it good for iron deficiency anemia?

Asked for Male, 2 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Yogita RathiPediatrician | Mahasamund

Iron syrup is better than nurokind ... Read More

I did urine test but report is albumin trace what I do pls help and my blood test found microcytic hypochromic anemia

Asked for Male, 30 Years 160 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hello doctor please suggest me the diet plan to overcome anemia better. For female. Help Very much appreciated Thankyou

Asked for Female, 25 Years 174 Views v

Dr. Mohammed TameemGeneral Physician | Bijapur

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Kindly consult on practo ... Read More

I am experiencing symptoms like continuous dizziness (even at rest), blackouts, shortness of breath, headaches. These symptoms exaggerated when i leave my resting position and start moving. I have rule out heart disease with the cardiologists with 2D echo and NT Pro BNP. No abnormality is found. Only my CBC report says Low MCV, MCH count with hi

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 144 Views v

Dr. DineshvarmaDiabetologist | Kannur

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Consult ... Read More

Hi sir Please check attached report of my 2 month baby. His lymphocytes is 86 %. And microcytic hypochromic anemia found in report.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

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Iron syrup to be started as early as possible. Lymphocytes 86% is normal for this age ... Read More

Hi. I had my blood test done because I was feeling weak and dizzy. What came back is very worrisome. My rbcs are high 6.61 (normal range is 5.5) Hemoglobin is high 17 Iron is low 47 Ferritin is low 60 Please advise

Asked for Male, 26 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Meenaa ManikandanMBBS | Chennai

Plz recheck hb before confirming. ... Read More

Can iron deficiency anemia show up as Normocytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear ? I have this anemia and my dr has prescribed iron pills. Isn't microcytosis the key feature of IDA ? Can normocytic hypochromic anemia be due to iron deficiency ?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 368 Views v

Dr. Gowri PriyaGeneral Physician | Thiruvananthapuram

Yes ... Read More

Hello doctor, My report always show normocytic mildly hypochromic in RBC. What does it mean? even i m taking iron medication and bifolate tablet as i m pregnant still it shows same. what does mildly hypochromic mean? does it mean i m anemic? do i need thalassemia test?

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I was diagnosed with Anisocytosis and Hypochromia, Fatty Liver/NASH. MCV⬇️ 70 MCH⬇️ 21 MCHC ⬇️ 29.8 RBC COUNT⬆️ 6.52 RDW-CV⬆️ 19.7 The HGB(13.7), Iron Serum, TIBC was normal all the times. Is this really Vitamin B12 deficiency Anemia because that is a macrocytic Anemia with incre

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Shubhangi KachorePathologist | Gondia

In liver disorders usually the anaemia is macrocytic, but according to your reports MCV is low, so it is not macrocytic. ... Read More

Does iron deficiency increase platelet count? My mother has low mcv,mchc and high rdw. Elevated platelet count. Iron deficiency but high tibc. Vitamin B12 is low too. I wanna know if iron deficiency is the reason behind high platelet count?

Asked for Male, 46 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Abhijit Ankush GiramGeneral Physician | Pune

Yes but needs proper evaluation. ... Read More

What causes microcytic hypochromic anaemia? Is it curable? Vitamin b12 is also low in patient. What should be done?

Asked for Female, 46 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Devesh GoelGeneral Practitioner | Delhi

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Yes it is curable. Kindly take a consultation For more guidance take an instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

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Hello, My baby's CBP shows he has microcytic hypochromic Anemia. What is the treatment for this? His haemoglobin is 8.4 at present.

My 4 yrs son have MICROCYTIC HYPOCHROMIC ANEMIA, pls go through hemotology and hemogram report:- HAEMOGLOBIN (Hb) - 10.3 ERYTHROCYTE SED.RATE (WIN) 19 PLATELET COUNT 4.41 R B C COUNT 4.5 P.C.V / HAEMATOCRIT 28.8 M C V 63.0 M C H 22.5 RETICULOCYTE COUNT 0.6 IRON 17.0

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What should I do to increase my haemoglobin and iron levels as I am suffering from microcytic anaemia since past 3 months. I am 27 year old male. What food stuff will help me to get treated from anaemia? Will dates be good? Does jaggery add to my haemoglobin anaemia?

Everyone has told me what to eat to treat microcytic hemochromic anaemia. But are there are any food which should not be consumed if a female of 37 years is suffering from microcytic hemochromic anaemia? Like curds or milk products should they be avoided? Does vitamin c rich food lead to anaemia?

Hi... one of my friend who is newly married... recently diagnosed as hypochromic M microcytic anemia... and also her ultrasound shows that her right thyroid lobe is enlarged... she can't get her pregnancy... still it's a year late... will it need any treatment... how it could be treated

Does microcytic hypochromic anaemia (due to iron deficiency) elevate platelet count? Will it come down after i start treatment?

Hello Doctor recently in my baby CBP test result we came to know that she has microcytic hypochromic with mild anisocytosis. What is the treatment for this problem..

What causes hypochromic microcytic anaemia? Is it curable? And patient's vitamin B12 is low too. What is the issue doctor?

My daughter is 8 month and 1 week. Her report says low haemoglobin 4.88 and Severe microcytic hypochromic aneamia. What to be done please doctors suggest me the correct thing

Hi.. Got my cbc result..and this opinion was mentioned...what is this,??? It it dangerous..what should be done next?

How can we treat this naturally. Doctor gave neurobion forte and folvite for 30 days. Please suggest how to improve.

Can Anemia cause mild chest pain ? I get mild chest pain ..is it normal,.?? Will it subsidies with medicine

Hello My mother is suffering from monocytic hypochromic Anaemia. She is reported with 7mg/dl haemoglobin. After taking tablets haemoglobin is increased but after some months it again comes low . With this she has leg pain too Pls see

Mild anemia, which could result in symptoms like weakness & cough. Feel like fever. Shivering and joint pain

Hello, I have a past history of sarcoidosis and also have thalassemia beta minor. Recently my blood report shows erythrocytosis and esr of 39 and crp is normal. So what is erythrocytosis and is the high esr relayed to it?

What is anemia? What tests are the required for anemia? What is iron deficiency? What is b12 deficiency? How Iron and b12 are related to anemia? How can a person tell if they have anemia or iron deficiency or b12 deficiency?

I did urine test but report is albumin trace what I do pls help and my blood test found microcytic hypochromic anemia

Hello doctor please suggest me the diet plan to overcome anemia better. For female. Help Very much appreciated Thankyou

Hi sir Please check attached report of my 2 month baby. His lymphocytes is 86 %. And microcytic hypochromic anemia found in report.

Hi. I had my blood test done because I was feeling weak and dizzy. What came back is very worrisome. My rbcs are high 6.61 (normal range is 5.5) Hemoglobin is high 17 Iron is low 47 Ferritin is low 60 Please advise

Can iron deficiency anemia show up as Normocytic hypochromic anemia on peripheral blood smear ? I have this anemia and my dr has prescribed iron pills. Isn't microcytosis the key feature of IDA ? Can normocytic hypochromic anemia be due to iron deficiency ?

Hello doctor, My report always show normocytic mildly hypochromic in RBC. What does it mean? even i m taking iron medication and bifolate tablet as i m pregnant still it shows same. what does mildly hypochromic mean? does it mean i m anemic? do i need thalassemia test?

I was diagnosed with Anisocytosis and Hypochromia, Fatty Liver/NASH. MCV⬇️ 70 MCH⬇️ 21 MCHC ⬇️ 29.8 RBC COUNT⬆️ 6.52 RDW-CV⬆️ 19.7 The HGB(13.7), Iron Serum, TIBC was normal all the times. Is this really Vitamin B12 deficiency Anemia because that is a macrocytic Anemia with incre

Does iron deficiency increase platelet count? My mother has low mcv,mchc and high rdw. Elevated platelet count. Iron deficiency but high tibc. Vitamin B12 is low too. I wanna know if iron deficiency is the reason behind high platelet count?

What causes microcytic hypochromic anaemia? Is it curable? Vitamin b12 is also low in patient. What should be done?

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