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Can't figure out why 15 yr old son is anemic. blood test show no major issues other than anemia. gi tests are all good. he has had a full blood workup?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Heamatology eval: your son needs evaluation of anemea .needs iron studies. hemoglobinelectrophoresis,and a check for heamolysis

Answered 3/30/2016

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