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If hemoglobin and hematocrit deeasing slowly since 7 years reaching 10 and 30 respectively but platelets and wbc normal throughout 7 yrs , can be mds?

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Dr. Haluk Tezcan answered

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May be, need workup: Your physician or referral to a hematologist would be ideal to work up the cause of your anemia. It may turn up to be mds (pure red cell dysplasia) but also could be a very treatable condition. In your age group mds is less likely.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 3/19/2014

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A member asked:

If hemoglobin and hematocrit deeasing slowly since 7 years reaching 10 and 30 respectively but platelets and wbc normal throughout 7 yrs , can be mds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Haluk Tezcan answered

Dr MacArthur agreed

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