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My son is being referred to a hematologist. he has low rbcs and low reticulyte count after 2weeks of iron drops. should i be worried?

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

He's getting: an anemia work up. Loss of blood is one issue, iron given, low retic count my indicate lack of production, a bone marrow is one of the next test to see if other cells (whites and platelet) are working.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My son is being referred to a hematologist. he has low rbcs and low reticulyte count after 2weeks of iron drops. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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