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Can iron deficiency anemia cause gastroesophageal reflux?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal problem. The doctor has told him that he has an ulcer and also his hemoglobin is low. He has undergone a capsule video endoscopy and a bone marrow test and all these tests have been normal. He also has reflux of food when he is sleeping. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your father's test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and he has microcytic hypochromic anemia. The most common cause of which is iron deficiency. This could be due to bleeding from duodenal ulcers over a long period of t... Read Full »
How to treat iron deficiency anemia?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 13 years old. She is having moderate to severe stomach pain for a year. We thought that it was related to constipation. After a few weeks, my daughter started to have a headache, feelings of dizziness, and shortness of breath. She had a habit of eating ice all the time. Her... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through the attached blood test results (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your daughter's serum ferritin is low which reflects the low iron stores. Her hemoglobin is low. Her low ferritin levels support it. Her TIBC (total iron binding capacity) ... Read Full »
My CBC showed 1+ anisocytosis. Any suggestions?
Query: Hello doctor, My recent CBC showed 1+ anisocytosis and 1+ anisocytosis. My hemoglobin is 12.9. The lowest hemoglobin I ever had was I believe post my C-section. I do take multivitamin/ or prenatal almost on daily basis even now. I am concerned with these results: I know in previous blood test it sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anisocytosis means a difference in the size of the red blood cells. This could mean that you have a mild iron deficiency. Anisocytosis of 1+ is a very mild variation in the size of the RBCs. Your hemoglobin levels are towards the lower end of the normal range and it... Read Full »
Do my lab values indicate iron deficiency anemia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 58-year-old man and I had a CBC with differential 10 days ago. I donate blood about every two months. I have been taking daily Metamucil for about three months and testosterone shots. My level is 930. All other tests are quite normal except HDL cholesterol which is low. I stoppe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From these test results, you appear to have microcytosis and hypochromia of the red blood cells. This is most commonly seen in iron deficiency anemia. I would suggest you take iron and folic acid tablets thrice daily after meals for at least a month. As for the nu... Read Full »
What does 'hypochromic and microcytic RBC' mean?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old female. My reports read 'RBC are hypochromic and microcytic with few ovalocytes seen. WBC and platelets appear quantitatively adequate in the film. No early cells are seen.' No cholesterol, normal blood pressure, not diabetic, a fibroid but gynecologist said there is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The presence of microcytic hypochromic red cells is indicative of iron deficiency anemia. Apart from this finding, the other findings are normal. There is no finding of leukemic cells. I have outlined the treatment plan for you. I suggest taking Iron and Folic acid t... Read Full »
Can iron deficiency cause tremors?
Query: Hi doctor, I am just wondering if it is possible to have neurological symptoms with low ferritin levels. My hemoglobin is 13, but the last check on ferritin said it was 5.3. I am suffering severe internal tremors, fatigue, cold hands and feet and weak shaking legs. My symptoms improve while on a s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A low ferritin can cause fatigue and weakness. A full iron deficiency panel needs to be done. This includes: CBC (complete blood count) Differentials. Hemoglobin. RBC (Red blood cell). Hematocrit. RDW-CV. MCV. MCH. Serum iron. TIBC (total iron binding capacity). Satura... Read Full »