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My mom is 44, a blood test shows her hemoglobin at 10.9. she is seeing the md again for further testing. can this be something serious?

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Dr. Steven Eisenberg answered

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Many possible causes: The initial approach to the patient with anemia is to perform a complete history and physical examination along with a review of the results of a complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell differential, platelet count, reticulocyte count, and an examination of the peripheral blood smear.

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Answered 9/30/2015

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A member asked:

My mom is 44, a blood test shows her hemoglobin at 10.9. she is seeing the md again for further testing. can this be something serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Eisenberg answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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