A member asked:

2 months old child, exclusively breast feeding. hb = 10, mcv = 80, this happens most commonly due to iron deficiency anemia or thalasemia trait?

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Not thalassemia: Both iron deficiency and thalassemia have lower MCV, often less than 70. The anemia may be due to combination of nutritional deficiencies, e.g., deficiency of both iron and folic acid. It would be prudent to consult your pediatrician for evaluation and proper treatment.

Answered 11/28/2017

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