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Low Hb Count, General Tiredness, Weakness. High WBC, Hypochromic Anemia, Thrombocytopenia. Taking Ecosprin And Clopet

sir , my father80 years ,had low HB 7.2,with general tiredness , doctor adviced blood transfusion ,after three pints,it increased 10.2, but after 10 days it decreased to 8.5.general weakness started again .Peripheral smear shows wbc is high normal-range. Microcytic hypchromic anaemia with thrombocytopenia. he has been taking ecosprin with clopet for 15 years what are the reason for low hb ? is it iron deficiency problem? what are the treatment for ?
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Microcytic hypochromic anemia is usually seen in iron deficiency anemia. In this condition body's iron stores are depleted and red blood cells which require iron do not get sufficient iron and form weak cells which get destroyed easily. Blood transfusion will help for acute anemia but if the main cause of anemia is not treated, anemia can recur. So if he is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, then he should be prescribed adequate iron supplements and dietary changes which include iron rich foods.
Long term low dose aspirin can cause low platelet count.
I suggest you get a prescription for iron supplements and change his diet to include green leafy veggies, fruits and iron rich foods.
Thanks.
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Low Hb Count, General Tiredness, Weakness. High WBC, Hypochromic Anemia, Thrombocytopenia. Taking Ecosprin And Clopet

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Microcytic hypochromic anemia is usually seen in iron deficiency anemia. In this condition body s iron stores are depleted and red blood cells which require iron do not get sufficient iron and form weak cells which get destroyed easily. Blood transfusion will help for acute anemia but if the main cause of anemia is not treated, anemia can recur. So if he is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, then he should be prescribed adequate iron supplements and dietary changes which include iron rich foods. Long term low dose aspirin can cause low platelet count. I suggest you get a prescription for iron supplements and change his diet to include green leafy veggies, fruits and iron rich foods. Thanks.