Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My brother has been told he has a high red blood cell count was 19,and was told 15 is normal range he is going to see a specialist..what's wrong?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: There are many causes of elevated Red cell count and hemoglobin and it is good that your brother is seeing a doctor for a proper diagnosis. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examination and some tests.
Answered 9/19/2016
974 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it normal for elderly heavy smokers to have a high red blood cell count? Is there a correlation or much more commonly something else?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
During regular blood checkup for my wife high platelet count was observed what does mean ? The following are the results (i) PLATELET COUNT 410 X 10 / L (ii) PLATELETCRIT(PCT) 0.42 Range : % 0.19 - 0.39 (iii) RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH - SD(RDW-SD) 5
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What can cause high Active (holotranscobalamin) B12 levels in blood, when red & white cell & platelet counts, liver & kidney function are all normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My doctor told me that I have a high red blood cell count and high levels of vitamin b12, i don't take any multivitamins. What can this mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does a high number of red blood cell count signify? My recent blood test came back and my red blood cell count is above the reference range. 7.64
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Last blood work showed high RDW (15.8), low MCH (25.7) but normal Hemoglobin 13.4 and normal hematocrit 41.6. Inquired about anemia. Was told possible Early Red Cell Release (hematocrit count had not been factored in). Would it be serious condition?
My skin biopsy results say I have widespread small fiber neuropathy all over my body. Im mildly deficient in folate. My red blood cell count is in the high normal range. Could the low folate be the cause of my small fiber neuropathy?
A very bad episiotomy scar, flesh tags around anus, bright red blood in stools, specialist blames scar & minor haemorrhoids, is the anal fissure?
For 5 years, my white blood cell count has been elevated. Should i see a specialist to investigate further why?
What is something that can cause high red blood cell count along with smaller then normal red blood cells?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
