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I just had a bunch of blood work and he said my red blood cells are small but he didnt really explain what does this mean?

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Nothing by itself: Ask your physician to explain at your next opportunity. Are you iron deficient? Do you have thalassemia minor?

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/1/2020

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