What Causes Anemia?

Posted on Sun, 24 Apr 2016

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 Answered on

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : My husband has been diagnosed with anemia and told his red blood cells are immature. What is causing this. His overall health is good.

Answered by Dr. Anil Parth Desai (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi I would recommend the following.

Detailed Answer:
Dear mam,

Anemia for males above 70 years can be due to various causes and so can be presence of immature red cells. Can you please upload and send me his complete blood report so that I can have a look at all the different parameters and give the best possible explanation to his low hemoglobin and what further needs to be done.

Awaiting your reply with results.
Let me know if you have any other concerns or questions.
wish you all the very best.
Sincerely,
Dr Parth Desai

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar