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LOW HB AND PCV
My mother did a CBC, where Hb is 10.02 and PCV is 31.5 both are low. Other values are all within range. She is really scared. What does this indicate?
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Mild anaemia
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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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May be iron deficiency anemia
Please upload report for better evaluation
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Start cap vitcofol hb once daily for 1 month
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Need further evaluation
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Her blood haemoglobin is less.....basically either she has low iron in her body, some blood loss is going on or some parasitic infestation is present.
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do not worry. certain lab tests to be done to find out the cause and treat accordingly.
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consult for detailed management.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Consult for discussion
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Dr. Shaista Fatma
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Lucknow
Consultation needed.
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