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I just had cbc my my hemoglobin is 10.8,my rdw is 15.7, mcv76 and mch 24.0 are these comcerning levels?

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Anemia: You are anemic (low hemoglobin). unless you akready know the cause, additional rests for iron an possibly bone marrow function, vitamin deficiency etc may be needed

Answered 6/14/2015

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Yes: Any unexplained anemia needs to be worked up. At your age, you have a bleeding ulcer or stomach / colon cancer until proved otherwise. Please don't delay. The anemia is not a danger to your life now, but the underlying cause may well be if not treated.

Answered 7/28/2015

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