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I've low white blood cell count and enlarged red blood cells and need another blood test. i'm vegan, occasional smoker/drinker. should i worry?
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Worth pursuing: Folate (folic acid) and B12 deficiencies might explain the findings. Worth pursuing to see what's up. It could be something more serious but common things are common.
Answered 10/23/2015
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