What Does This Hemoglobin Level And RBC Count Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2014

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Question : What does this hemoglobin level and RBC count indicate? Also does this mean i have anemia?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No,you are not suffering from anemia.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM

I have gone through your reports in detail.
No,you are not suffering from anemia.Findings are absolutely normal.
Hemoglobin level and RBC count is within normal limit.
MCV is towards lower limit.It can be considered as normal.
MCH is mildly decreased.It is not concerning.

Normal hemoglobin and RBC count excludes anemia.
Rest of the findings are normal.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (17 minutes later)

Thanks,
How would i go about increasing my MCV and MCH?. Is their a reason why they might be lower?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please find detail answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX
Thanks for writing back

Though in the strictest sense you're not anemic.But mildly low MCV and MCH may be due to low serum iron.Serum iron and ferritin level are not estimated in your case.
You should take iron rich foods like meat,chicken,green leafy vegetables,jaggery,dates etc.
You can also take short course of iron and folic acid tablets.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar