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What Causes Low RBC Levels In Blood Of An Elderly Man?
Posted on
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Question : My husband had a cbc yesterday. His rbc is low as is his platelets. He tells me he is bleeding when he urinates. he is 80 years old.
Brief Answer:
Causes of bleeding in urine should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
He has bleeding in urine.
common cause of bleeding in urine are stone or tumor in kidney or bladder.
His low RBC mass is due to blood loss from urine.
He should go for ultrasound kidney, ureter and bladder to search the pathology.
He should also check his coagulation profile once to rule out bleeding tendency.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you very good health.
Causes of bleeding in urine should be investigated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
He has bleeding in urine.
common cause of bleeding in urine are stone or tumor in kidney or bladder.
His low RBC mass is due to blood loss from urine.
He should go for ultrasound kidney, ureter and bladder to search the pathology.
He should also check his coagulation profile once to rule out bleeding tendency.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you very good health.
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