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Is a hematocrit level of 30.9 low enough to cause symptoms?

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Yes: Especially if the underlying cause is making you sick. Numbers don't affect us; illness does. If you're iron-deficient, you'll be tired before you become anemic.

Answered 4/17/2015

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