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Why would my hemoglobin drop from 14.0 - 13.0 in two weeks? they performed cbc, hidden blood stool test, and c-diff test. all tested good except hemo. was taking doxycycline for 12 days. my stomach pain has been minimizing & acid reflux too.
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Hydration status: With every test there is a sampling error that can lead to a different result. Also, how well hydrated you are versus dehydration can result in dilution of your blood cells and show a drop. Finally, if all your other tests are normal you don't need to worry. Try to focus on eating foods that are rich in iron and follow up with your Doc at your next blood test. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Answered 3/12/2017
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