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What Causes On And Off Anemia And Low WBC Count?

I have had many tests in the last few years. Doctors can't figure out what I have if anything? Anyway I am anemic off and on. I'm 41 and healthy as far as what I eat and exercise. I've had bone marrow biopsy m(WBC) is low sometimes too. We don't know if the two are related. I've had a uterine ablation so I'm not losing blood. It seems to come in waves. One thing that we have not looked into is my micro valve prolapse.
Could any of this be related? I have had GI tests to see if I have Celiac or colon cancer, many blood tests, not sure what else to tell you.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Low hemoglobin and low white blood cell counts is seen in bone marrow depression.
Blood work up along with peripheral blood smear examination is required to know the type of anemia.
Further investigations are required to know the cause of anemia.
In addition, bone marrow examination is also required to know the status of blood cells in the bone marrow.
Thus, consult a hematologist for further work up.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes On And Off Anemia And Low WBC Count?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Low hemoglobin and low white blood cell counts is seen in bone marrow depression. Blood work up along with peripheral blood smear examination is required to know the type of anemia. Further investigations are required to know the cause of anemia. In addition, bone marrow examination is also required to know the status of blood cells in the bone marrow. Thus, consult a hematologist for further work up. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri