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I have an rbc count of 5 million but i have iron deficiency cz the cells are small, absorb v.little iron.but i get diarrhea if i take any iron supplem?
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No: You have thalasemia. A high RBC count with small cells cofnrims the diagnosis. You need to be very careful with iron intake as patietns with thalasemia states are prone to iron overload.
Answered 2/21/2015
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