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Low haemoglobin
Haemoglobin 8.4 low
RDW 23 very high
Total rbc 4.85
Mcv 61.3 low
Mch 17.4 low
Mchc 28.3 low
Hematocrit 29.7 low
Lymphocytes 48.7
Please doctor am panicking my doctor appointment is for tmrw morning i am afraid of my results rdw very high it came in report
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High rdw is common with chronic anemia, inflammation, recent bleeding. Please share detailed medical history, then I can guide you further.
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Why panicking??
Take treatment that's all
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attend your appointment tomorrow with your complete CBC and iron profile for evaluation and treatment planning
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Those values indicate that you have an iron deficiency anemia.Your doctor may ask for some specific investigations to determine the cause of anemia,and treat appropriately.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
I understand your concern, but your blood results are suggestive of iron-deficiency anaemia, which is common and usually treatable.
Your important findings include:
Haemoglobin 8.4 g/dL: Moderate anaemia.
MCV 61.3, MCH 17.4, MCHC 28.3: Indicate small, pale red blood cells (microcytic, hypochromic anaemia).
RDW 23%: Indicates variation in red blood cell size, commonly seen in iron deficiency.
RBC 4.85 million/µL: Within the usual reference range.
An elevated RDW alone does not indicate cancer or another serious disease. Combined with your low MCV and haemoglobin, iron deficiency is the leading possibility.
Next Steps
Attend your scheduled doctor's appointment. Request serum ferritin and iron studies to confirm iron deficiency. A peripheral blood smear and reticulocyte count may provide additional information. Your doctor should assess possible causes, particularly heavy menstrual bleeding, dietary iron deficiency, or gastrointestinal blood loss. If iron deficiency is confirmed, treatment usually involves oral iron supplements. IV iron may be considered if oral treatment is unsuitable or ineffective. Repeat haemoglobin testing after approximately 2â4 weeks of treatment to assess improvement.
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Please do not panic about the RDW value. RDW of 23% is commonly seen in significant iron deficiency and is not dangerous by itself. Include iron-rich foods such as lentils, beans, green leafy vegetables, and fortified cereals, alongside vitamin C-containing foods to improve absorption. Seek medical attention if you experience breathlessness at rest, chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness, or rapid heartbeat with significant weakness. My recommendation: Your results strongly suggest iron-deficiency anaemia, but confirmation with ferritin and iron studies is important. A haemoglobin level of 8.4 requires timely treatment, although blood transfusion is not routinely necessary in otherwise stable individuals at this level. With appropriate treatment and identification of the underlying cause, haemoglobin levels generally improve progressively. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
These numbers all point to one thing: iron deficiency anaemia. A low MCV, MCH and MCHC, together with a high RDW, is a classic pattern for it. Having your appointment already booked for tomorrow is exactly the right next step, so try not to lose sleep over this tonight.
Next Steps
At your visit, expect the doctor to ask about your periods and diet, and likely start iron supplements along with checking what's causing the iron loss. Carry this report with you.
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If you feel very breathless, your heart races, or you feel faint before then, don't wait for the appointment, get seen sooner.
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