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Hemoglobin 11.4 hemacrit 33.9 rbc 4.08 is that mildly low and could low carb diet with no multivitamin cause this?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Mild anemia: Doubt that is related to your diet or a vitamin deficiency.

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Answered 12/2/2014

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