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Could aspirin decrease blood hemoglobin? what about hct or m.c.h.c?

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Yes: The only way Aspirin can reduce hemoglobin is by causing GI bleeding.

Answered 4/4/2019

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My blood tests show ferritin 9.2, haemoglobin 11.6 and hct 35.4....Should i just take an iron supplement or do I need to investigate this further?

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Hello Doctor.I get Constant mild dizziness 24/7,like room spinning,no other symptoms. Saw three Doctors,Had A full Blood count, Kidney func test,liver test,all OK. Only Haemoglobin,Hct abit lower than normal.Could that be the cause,or any test to Do?

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Do HCT 36% haemoglobin 12.2,ESR 26 mean an infection.Also having constipation and drop of blood when it comes as a lump also irregular bowels.He is 54?

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Dr,Can A below range Haemoglobin level,below range Hct %, cause dizziness, palpitations when walking fast, drowsiness and weakness during activities. Blood test HGB 12.3 L While normal range 13.5. HCT Showed 38.8% While normal range 40% Thanks?

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