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What could a low red blood cell count indicate?
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Many causes: Chronic blood loss in menstrual blood, abnormal bleeding in intestine, nutritional, deficiencies, especially iron; lead poisoning, thalassemia, leukemia, hemolytic anemia etc. If you have low red blood count it should be investigated by a doctor.
Answered 6/5/2018
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Anemia: It can be an indication of anemia, though the hematocrit and hemoglobin levels are more important tests there are many causes of anemia.
Answered 10/20/2013
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