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What Is My Colonoscopy Result Suggestive Of?
Hemoglobin levels: age 67; 7-2014 at 13.8; 2-2015 at 12.9; 1-2016 at 13.7; 5-2016 at 12.5; Colonoscopy: 4-2014 Normal; Colongraphy: 4-2014 Normal; Medications: Omeprazole for Acid Reflux/Barrett s Esophogus; What is suggested as possible cause of hemoglobin level drop & recommendation for follow up? Thank You. Dan Buyer, Miami
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
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The complete blood count has different areas that are used together to find out the cause of any abnormalities.
The HB/hemoglobin is not interpreted on its own but along with the MCV, MCHC and MCH.
These values help to determine the possible type and cause of anemia eg if they are low, this may indicate iron deficiency anemia, lead poisoning , thalassemia
If they are increased or normal, may indicate other potential causes of anemia.
The complete blood count, particularly these values, would need to be assessed.
I hope this helps
The complete blood count has different areas that are used together to find out the cause of any abnormalities.
The HB/hemoglobin is not interpreted on its own but along with the MCV, MCHC and MCH.
These values help to determine the possible type and cause of anemia eg if they are low, this may indicate iron deficiency anemia, lead poisoning , thalassemia
If they are increased or normal, may indicate other potential causes of anemia.
The complete blood count, particularly these values, would need to be assessed.
I hope this helps
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