A 33-year-old member asked:
can a bleeding ulcer be the cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
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Dr. Marianne DiNapoli answered
7 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes.: A bleeding ulcer could cause iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cell count). If the bleeding is severe and persists for a while, red blood cells will be small (microcytic) and have relatively less oxygen-carrying hemoglobin (hypochromic). Thanks to m. Dinapoli, med student.
Answered on Jun 23, 2020
Dr. Dean Giannone answered
24 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: With a bleeding ulcer, you tend to bleed slowly and chronically, eventually causing iron deficiency, which causes the new red blood cells to be created in response to the developing anemia to be small, i.e. Microcytic. Sometimes this type of anemia is the first hint that an ulcer exists, although any chronic slow blood loss will cause this type of anemia.
Answered on May 20, 2016
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Usually not: Because it causes and iron deficiency anemia, which is microcytic. You should be tested for other conditions, so see your doctor for details.
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Dr. Jason Black answered
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No: Microcytic hypochromic anemia is usually due to iron deficiency, and should be unrelated to living with pets.
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