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My gp told me i had small red blood cells and has prescribed iron tablets. also referred me to have a colonoscopy. what will that procedure diagnose?
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Ask why: Small red cells usually means either iron deficiency or thalassemia minor. A diagnosis of iron deficiency should be confirmed with a few additional lab tests. Iron won't help thal minor and will tend to make you sick. Colonoscopy is a search for a bleeding cancer that might be the cause of your iron deficiency. Best wishes.
Answered 1/18/2018
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