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I'm very anemic for over a year. what does it mean that the number keep going down even on iron? rbc3.4, hgb10.5, crit 30.4. monocytes elevated 10.7.
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Alternate causes: should be considered. Your anemia is mild, among other possible causes chronic medical conditions, liver and or kidney disease for example, infectious diseases as well as malabsorbtive states should be considered. Would recommend repeat iron studies in trying to understand if you are still iron deficient.
Answered 5/5/2015
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