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I have high RBC count, low MCV, and MCH. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, If my complete blood count has high RBC value and low MCV and MCH values, what is the possible diagnosis for me? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. High RBC count is called polycythemia. If it is persistently high, then the cause should be evaluated. Respiratory causes like COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and cardiac causes can lead to secondary polycythemia. Primary polycythemia is a myeloprolifera... Read Full »
I have abnormal blood parameters. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, There is a low level of MCV, MCHC, MCH. I am curious that why it is always low? There is a high level of RDW and RBC. There is a headache, numbness in arms and legs, itchiness, my knees hurt, and there is chest pain. Currently, I am taking antibiotics. What doctor should I need to see and... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In acute infection, the headache and joint pain can occur as a constitutional symptom. Paracetamol 500 mg can be taken until you consult a doctor for examination. Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) estimation, SGPT (alanine aminotransferase), SGOT (aspartate transf... Read Full »
Kindly let me know if my iron and MCHC levels are normal.
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a blood test today and found that my iron level is 47 mcg/dL, and my mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is 35.3 g/dL. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) suggest iron deficiency anemia, which can be treated with iron tablets or iron syrup. Read Full »
I am curious about my recent blood report. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I recently got my blood test reports, and the doctor said the results are fine. But there are these abnormalities, and I am curious about them. I am getting more curious after I saw the results; all of it has something to do with my red blood cells. My EOS is higher than the normal limit (... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your eosinophil count is high. The causes for that can be frequent allergic respiratory infections, cold allergic rhinitis, asthma, skin disorders like eczema, or parasitic intestinal infections like hookworm, r... Read Full »
I have a low MCV and MCH range. Is it due to thalassemia?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old male with no past medical history and on no medications. For the past five years, I have maintained a hemoglobin range of 13.6 to 14.4 g/dL on yearly physicals but always had a low MCV and MCH range. My RDW is always normal, and my RBC count is in the high normal rang... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. All your report (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) values seem within the normal reference range. Your hemoglobin value is also within the limit. As RBC (red blood cell) mass is slightly high as per history, thalassemia c... Read Full »
What is the meaning behind my blood values?
Query: Hi doctor,What is the meaning behind having these blood values?MCV 72.9-MCH 25.0-RBC 5.79+All other values are normal except for globulin 2.15. Can it be an anemia while having normal hemoglobin and normal RBC count (even higher than normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume which is the mean volume of the red blood cells. MCH is mean corpuscular hemoglobin, which is the mean amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. From your test results (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it doe... Read Full »
2 years and 6 months old with abnormal CBC test results. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, 2 years and 6 months old with abnormal CBC test results (two tests seven weeks apart). First tested because of enlarged lymph node (only one side) in neck. Node has reduced in size to what appears normal. Low MCHC (just barely outside range of 32.0 to 36.0) 31.3. Low NE % of 26.1 Auto ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your CBC report is suggestive of lymphocytosis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The common cause for lymphocytosis is viral infection. The enlarged lymph node could be due to that. Now, your enlarged node return to normal size as per history, so sugg... Read Full »
My MCHC, RBC, and HCT are low. Is it due to anemia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having symptoms concurrent with anemia. I recently had a blood test done and my hemoglobin, MCHC, RBC, and HCT are low. RDW is high. Iron saturation is at the lowest end of normal. I am having problems with shortness of breath. Can this all be attributed to some form of anemia? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and below is my answer to your question. You are certainly having mild degree anemia in the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could probably be an iron deficiency anemia as you have mentioned low iron and sa... Read Full »
What does high RBC count with low MCV and MCH indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have undergone a blood test for CBC, RBC-7.47 million mcL (H), HGB-14 g/dl, HCT-46.3%, MCV-62.0 fL (L), MCH-18.7 pg (L), MCHC-30.2 g/DL (L). Iron-15.97 umol/l. What does the test report tell about my health condition? How can I decrease my RBC so as to reach a normal range, and Inc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your blood reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your low levels of MCV and MCH indicate iron deficiency which can be seen with low iron levels. Your RBS (random blood sugar) levels do not exactly correlate with the other leve... Read Full »