Question 1

i had stomach bypass surgery in 2006.i now have low red bood count.i take b12 1000mg day. would a increase of  b12 help my low blood count?3

Accepted Answer

Low blood counts: I would recommend having some labs done by your doctor.  They can usually tell if low B12 is the real issue.

Question 2

what does low blood count mean?

Accepted Answer

Low cells: A "low blood count" usually means a low value or # of cells in the CBC (complete blood count). There are many numbers in a cbc, but the main ones are HGB (measure of red blood cells = rbc), WBC (=white bc), and platelets.  The other numbers and "differential" help further clarify the cyto(=cell)penia(=low). Additional labs or a bone marrow biopsy may be necessary to evaluate.

Question 3

tell me symptoms of a low blood count?

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Depends on: What cell count is low. Low red blood cell count may cause weakness, pallor, shortness of breath and in severe cases heart failure. Low white cell count may make the person prone to infections. Low platelet count causes bleeding in skin and mucus membranes.

Question 4

what causes border line low blood count?

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Why do you ask?: Lab reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy people fall outside on either end. It's a mistake to think that the center of the range is best. If you feel well and you're not actually below the range, life's too short (and the chances of a working doing anything more than waste effort and money) to trouble yourself over it.

Question 5

what happens if low blood count is left untreated ?

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For some people: a low white cell count is normal.  Low hemoglobin is another matter, it should be investigated

Question 6

what sort of problem is having low blood count (anemia)?

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Anemia: Anemia causes decrease delivery of oxygen to all the tissues of the body. It is important to find the cause of the anemia so we can correct it. For example is is due to : iron deficiency, colon cancer, any cancer, anorexia, leukemia, lymphoma, low thyroid, sickle cell anemia, etc ...Anemia may cause heart attack, stroke as well.

Question 7

what would it mean to have a low blood count and anemia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood counts generally describe three types of cells.  Anemia would be low red blood cell numbers, and this could be "low blood counts".  But low blood counts could describe additional blood cells that are low.  These results should be discussed with the provider that order the blood count.

Question 8

can low blood count causes dysfunctional erection?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: May contribute but unless very severe is not the cause.

Question 9

my niece has just had to have bloods taken again throu a low blood count she is five months pregnant can anyone help thanks?

Accepted Answer

Anemia common : Pregnancy associated anemia is quite common.  Her doctor will help her determine the cause, which is most likely dilutional/iron deficiency.  She may just need to go on a daily iron supplement.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of low blood count wbc?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Low WBC count, by itself has no symptoms. People with low WBC count are more susceptible to infections.

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I had stomach bypass surgery in 2006.i now have low red bood count.i take b12 1000mg day. would a increase of b12 help my low blood count?3

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What does low blood count mean?

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Tell me symptoms of a low blood count?

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What causes border line low blood count?

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What happens if low blood count is left untreated ?

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What sort of problem is having low blood count (anemia)?

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What would it mean to have a low blood count and anemia?

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Can low blood count causes dysfunctional erection?

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My niece has just had to have bloods taken again throu a low blood count she is five months pregnant can anyone help thanks?

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What are the symptoms of low blood count wbc?

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