Question 1

what are good drinks and foods that increase pcv (blood count)?

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Iron foods anemia: Any protein drinks or things with iron fortification.   Organ meats such as liver are good and leafy green vegetables.

Question 2

is 11.2 a good blood count?

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Hemoglobin: 11.2 the amount of hemoglobin your blood contains and usually represents a hematocrit of 33.6, which is low.  If one is dehydrated, the blood is concentrated and the true amount of hemoglobin can be even lower.  Ask your health care provider about treatment for anemia.

Question 3

white blood count

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Vital for immunity!: Healthy blood contains a certain percentage of white blood cells which are part of the body’s immune system &amp; help the body fight infection.  A white blood cell (WBC) count is a measurement the amount of white blood cells in a sample of a person’s blood. The normal number of WBCs in the blood is about 4,500 to 11,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL). Best of luck with your health!

Question 4

my white blood count is 15.5 is this too high?

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High WBC: It seems that white blood cell count (wbcv) is high. I would make sure that you have no infection and see a hematologist to see if there are other causes for an elevate WBC apart from infection.

Question 5

what red blood count number is considered to high?

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High RBC: A high rbc count is usually more 5.72 million rbc/ mcl for men & 5.03 million / mcl for women.  Although different doctors may vary in their thoughts on exact numbers.

Question 6

is 5.0 a low blood count?

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It's on the low side: But falls within the normative range for an adult. Total WBC count is not necessarily the most important or informative parameter to focus on. There are several different types of white blood cell, each with unique functionality, that in combination comprise the totality of our cellular immune response. Each cell type has a normal range. More important is the infection history of the patient.

Question 7

what does low blood count mean?

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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 8

can cyst cause high white blood count?

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Yes.: We expect that small cysts won't do much to the white count but that larger cysts might.  Remember that WBC count can vary from day to day anyway.

Question 9

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 10

what is normal red blood count and hgb?

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See below: This depends on age and sex.  But for an adult female, the average is: 3.90-5.03 trillion cells/liter, (3.90-5.03 million cells/mcl).  For hgb: 12.0-15.5 grams/dl
(120-155 grams/l).

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