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I have sickle cell trait and have had low rbc for years despite taking iron supplements. could these be related?

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Unlikely: Sickle cell trait per se does not cause anemia. You need to see a hematologist for investigation of anemia, especially if your hemoglobin in less than 10 gm.

Answered 3/27/2015

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I know that iron pills in SCD are useless because of rapid RBC death but what about the trait? Is iron helpful in iron def. anemia with SCT?

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My husband family has thalassemia. But my husband always has normal RBC, hgb, MCV, MCHC, MCH. He doesnt have iron deficiency either. Is there a high possibility he has the trait ?

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Female 40, thin, vegetarian: Iron 23, WBC 3.8, RBC 4.55, HGB 11.2, HCT 37.2, RDW 18.6 Is it normal to be anemic? How much should I supplement?

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Iron deficiency? Female ~ RDW high 19.3, MCV 82, RBC 4.81, hemoglobin 12.9, hematocrit 39.2, ferritin 13, tibc 326, uibc 221, iron sat 32%, iron serum 105. Should i supplement? Thank you!

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Mcv 98, MCH 32.1, rdw-cv 12.6, RBC 4.42 hgb 14.2, WBC 5.8, B12 1106, folate (folic acid) 19.9, iron 80. Liver, kidney tests normal, take supplements with folate (folic acid), b12. Cut back? 59 yo female.

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