Question 1

hello! i've recently had a blood test done and got told while i'm not anemic i have too many red blood cells and their small. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Thal minor, I bet: This is quite common and is usually caused by beta-thalassemia minor. Any competent general physician can do the workup to confirm it. If you do have thal minor, and you marry someone else who has it, the double-dose can cause you to have a child with thal major, which is horrible. Otherwise, it's a total non-problem. Best wshes.

Question 2

my blood test showed i had elevated/high red blood cells than normal. what can be the cause and can it be a health hazard?

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Need more info: How elevated? Do you smoke? Have a respiratory or cardiac disease? See this site of more information and discuss the matter with your doctor.
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/clinical+and+interpretive/84160.

Question 3

hello im 27 female.my blood test showed that my red blood cells have decreased.what shall i do to increase my red blood cells?what food shall i eat?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: A low red blood cell count is known as anemia. Anemia is a symptom, not a disease and thus the cause of anemia must be investigated. While being investigated, one should increase the iron in one's diet. This can be done with iron tablets, or by eating foods rich in iron. This would include red meat, spinach, and beans.

Question 4

on my blood test is says nucleated red blood cells minus 0.03 . i have been told even small amounts shouldnt be there but its come up on three consecutive tests ? doc not mentioned anything ?

Accepted Answer

: When you are concerned about something it is important to ask you doctor who has all the information to give you the best answer. Nucleated red blood cells is not something to panic about but I do not see all of the information, it just means immature red blood cells getting out of the bone marrow faster.

Question 5

hello, my monocytes % is 10.5 for the first time. also, have low hemoglobin/hematocrit/mch/mchc/red blood cells (these all decreased even more since my last blood test in march). should i be concerned at all?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, you may have iron deficiency and should take iron and vitamin supplements. Monocyte per se is not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

Question 6

i've low white blood cell count and enlarged red blood cells and need another blood test. i'm vegan, occasional smoker/drinker. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Worth pursuing: Folate (folic acid) and B12 deficiencies might explain the findings.   Worth pursuing to see what's up.   It could be something more serious but common things are common.

Question 7

urine cytology test showed benign urothelial cells negative for malignancy,  some red blood cells. blood test-increase in neutrophils. sould i worry?

Accepted Answer

Urine Cytology: If the urine cytology provided a good sample, you needn't worry about a bladder tumor. The increased white cell count( coupled with the red cells in the urine) could signify a bladder infection or inflammatory process, but without further history, it is difficult to pinpoint. A simple urinalysis may help clarify whether you have a bladder infection or not. An increased WBC is entirely non-specific.

Question 8

what blood test would show possible blood loss? good hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, tibc low iron, low mcv, low mch, low iron saturation. this test was done two days before menstruation. could i be long on overall blood supply?

Accepted Answer

: Blood tests do not test for blood loss per se. If hemoglobin and iron are low, it could be due to blood loss but there are alternative explanations. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

had a blood test taken that said i have an abnormal red blood cell count of 5.49. i live in a high altitude area and dont drink much water.is this count a problem and if so what thing can one do to lower rbc? is this sign of concern?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, dehydration and living at high altitude can both contribute to an elevated red blood cell count or polycythemia.Trying to hydrate better is what you can try for now as serial counts will be needed in order to identify a pattern and in case further workup is needed. Your doc remains your best reference and can coordinate going forward.

Question 10

if  red blood cells in urine sample are higher then normal [68.20 ] ; remaining  urine test was normal; does this mean i had uti or some thing eles?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not UTI: red cells in the urine  , can be from trauma, kidney disease or disease of the urinary tract. They do not often appear in UTIs without White blood cells. I suggest that you have the test repeated and discuss the results with your physician. The most common cause is contamination of the urine with menstrual blood

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Hello! i've recently had a blood test done and got told while i'm not anemic i have too many red blood cells and their small. what does this mean?

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My blood test showed i had elevated/high red blood cells than normal. what can be the cause and can it be a health hazard?

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Hello im 27 female.my blood test showed that my red blood cells have decreased.what shall i do to increase my red blood cells?what food shall i eat?

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On my blood test is says nucleated red blood cells minus 0.03 . i have been told even small amounts shouldnt be there but its come up on three consecutive tests ? doc not mentioned anything ?

A member asked:

Hello, my monocytes % is 10.5 for the first time. also, have low hemoglobin/hematocrit/mch/mchc/red blood cells (these all decreased even more since my last blood test in march). should i be concerned at all?

A member asked:

I've low white blood cell count and enlarged red blood cells and need another blood test. i'm vegan, occasional smoker/drinker. should i worry?

A member asked:

Urine cytology test showed benign urothelial cells negative for malignancy, some red blood cells. blood test-increase in neutrophils. sould i worry?

A member asked:

What blood test would show possible blood loss? good hemoglobin, red blood cells, hematocrit, tibc low iron, low mcv, low mch, low iron saturation. this test was done two days before menstruation. could i be long on overall blood supply?

A member asked:

Had a blood test taken that said i have an abnormal red blood cell count of 5.49. i live in a high altitude area and dont drink much water.is this count a problem and if so what thing can one do to lower rbc? is this sign of concern?

A member asked:

If red blood cells in urine sample are higher then normal [68.20 ] ; remaining urine test was normal; does this mean i had uti or some thing eles?

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