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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 »
I want to increase my MCV levels. Would blood transfusion be helpful?
Query: Hello doctor, My Hb is 13 g/dl and my MCV level is 61 fL. I want to increase my MCV as soon as possible to 75 because I am going to join the military in a week. All I need is to ask if a blood transfusion can increase my MCV to 75 fL. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have a low MCV (mean corpuscular volume), it is important to determine the underlying cause and address it appropriately. If your MCV is low due to iron deficiency then you can try this following diet. If you are looking to increase your iron levels through diet... 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 »
When my MCV values are low, my hair fall is very bad. How to bring my MCV values to normal range?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a female. I had my CBC done, and my WBC is 11600, neutrophils at 7800, RBC count at 6.20, MCV is 79, MCH 24.2, MCHC at 30.9 with P-LCC at 110. My Hb is 15. Are the values normal? What could I do to bring them in the normal range? Also a week ago, I went for blood donation, and I fa... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your hemoglobin value, MCH, and MCV values are borderline and not reduce to a level where any treatment is needed. So your MCV and MCH values are not matter of worry. Do not worry about that. Your total WBC count and neutrophils are high. But any inflammation in ... 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 »