What causes cold hands and feet along with fatigue?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am having cold hands and feet. I also have a little bit of fatigue. Two years ago, I lost 90 pounds with diet and exercise. I had high blood pressure and anemia when I was pregnant with twins three years ago. Now, I have taken a complete blood count. I am attaching the reports for your reference. Please guide.
Hi,
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Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows:
- There is a mild reduction in leukocyte count and hemoglobin. Also, red cell distribution width (RDW) is increased.
- The cause for reduced hemoglobin appears to be nutritional. Improvement in nutrition is necessary, particularly vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid supplements are essential.
- Low red blood cell (RBC) count and normal mean corpuscular value (MCV) with increased RDW could be due to dimorphic anemia, which is due to nutritional deficiencies.
- Also, do get a thyroid hormone profile once to rule out hypothyroidism.
- Your complete blood count (CBC) is altered due to nutritional causes and correction of nutrition could improve the values within two months.
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