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My hb is 17.3 3 and my rbc is 5.6 i consulted my physician and she suggested to drink plenty of wateris there anything i need to woory about with these results?
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Follow-up testing: Follow-up blood test (CBC) is recommended in no longer than 6 months or as dictated by symptoms if any.
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