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What Can Cause Hemolytic Anemia And Elevated WBC Count?
My mother s wbc is high, bilirubin is high, hgb is 6.8 and falling despite 2 units of blood. Bun was fine but now elevated, Bun/creatinine ratio is now elevated. The hospital Dr dx her with hemoletic anemia. Said it is an autoimmune problem. They Don t know what is causing it. Can you tell me reasons why this could be happening. They have ruled our rx medications, travel, food, and environmental triggers.
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Hello,
The body needs red blood cells to survive. They carry haemoglobin, a complex protein that contains iron molecules. These molecules carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Some diseases and conditions can result in a low level of red blood cells.
There are many types of anaemia, and there is no single cause. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
The body needs red blood cells to survive. They carry haemoglobin, a complex protein that contains iron molecules. These molecules carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Some diseases and conditions can result in a low level of red blood cells.
There are many types of anaemia, and there is no single cause. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
The body needs red blood cells to survive. They carry haemoglobin, a complex protein that contains iron molecules. These molecules carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Some diseases and conditions can result in a low level of red blood cells. There are many types of anaemia, and there is no single cause. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
The body needs red blood cells to survive. They carry haemoglobin, a complex protein that contains iron molecules. These molecules carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Some diseases and conditions can result in a low level of red blood cells. There are many types of anaemia, and there is no single cause. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
I find this answer helpful
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