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For 10+ years my hgb is always around 13 and mcv around 75..prior to that it used to be hgb 15 and mcv 85...can it be anemia of chronic disease or els?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Any symptoms?: Do you have any chronic disease? Try taking oral iron and multivitamin supplements and repeat the study in about 6 months.

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

For 10+ years my hgb is always around 13 and mcv around 75..prior to that it used to be hgb 15 and mcv 85...can it be anemia of chronic disease or els?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Boling agreed

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