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What can cause a slight decrease in hgb and rbc count?

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Many things: Too many things to list! please note that it can also be normal to have a small decrease in hemoglobin and red blood cell count. To give a proper answer, one would need to look through all blood work and medication lists.

Answered 4/5/2016

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