A 50-year-old female asked:
Any ideas? wbc-3.5,rbc-3.05,hgb-5.0,hct-19.4, mcv,mch,mchc,mpv,ly,ferratin are all low, rdw,ba,are high. ret is 2.0(h). presented with short breath
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Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
SEVERE ANEMIA: You probably need a blood transfusion due to very low hemoglobin of 5 with SOB. Consult your MD Pls .
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