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Query: Hello doctor, My son is 7 years old and we got a few tests done five months ago. I have attached the test results. His WBC is normal in count. Red cells are microcytic hypochromic with mild anisocytosis, platelets are adequate in the smear. Now my question is what is the reason for his iron deficie... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral iron therapy is not effective if the absorption of iron from the intestine is affected by enteritis, sprue, hookworm-like parasite infestation, etc. So investigate with stool routine micro examination and occult blood. In anemia of chronic disease, serum ferritin ... Read Full »
Is it possible for a person to die because of severe microcytic hypochromic anemia?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible for a person to die because of severe microcytic hypochromic anemia? My dad suddenly fell from his bike while self-driving. He went into an unconscious stage, and later we took him to a hospital due to head injuries. The doctor told me not to worry, as a small blood clo... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. Sorry to hear about the death of your father. When he was injured in the accident, some form of brain hemorrhage might have occurred, leading to the presence of a blood clot. To determine the extent of involvement,... Read Full »