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What does low hemoglobin,low hematocrit,low much and high rdw mean? my labs have been like this for over a year
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Anemia: Low Hgb and Hct means Anemia. High RDW means yourRed Blood Cells have wide range of sizes. Large size from Vit B12 deficency which can contribute to your anemia, Reticulocytes (premature RBCs) in the circulation a natural response of our body and some other reasons. Take Iron, and Vit B12 and Vit. C to help correct Anemia and FOLLOW the PCP's Advise to find the cause and treat accordingly
Answered 8/7/2017
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