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Can u die from low red blood cell count and what other side effects can you get,my body goes cold i get pins and needles in my hand and feet,get dizzy?

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Anemia: We can classify anemia as mild, moderate, & severe. Low RBC counts & the notion of death puts us in the severe range. Usually people with cancer, radiation treatments, trauma victims in shock, and severely malnourished folks are in this category. Unless that describes your situation then, you have time to get to a doctor to work your symptoms out which could be related to anemia or other things.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: Anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, your body will not get enough oxygen. Left untreated, anemia can cause numerous complications and death. Treatments for anemia range from taking supplements to receiving medical procedures. See your primary care doctor.

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