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If 2yrs ago my hematocrit was normally 41-42%, and now itd 37-38% & i havnt changed anything, could it be anemia crit wont go up health has gotten bad?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

A mild anemia: Is common in chronic illness. If you have had deterioration this may all fit.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Neil Liebowitz answered

Anemia: There are many causes of anemia. You are not too low, but don't feel well. Have md work up for heavy periods, low iron, thyroid, autoimmune disease, GI bleeding.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

If 2yrs ago my hematocrit was normally 41-42%, and now itd 37-38% & i havnt changed anything, could it be anemia crit wont go up health has gotten bad?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Dr. Neil Liebowitz answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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