My WBC, MCV, MCH and MCHC values are slightly low. What can be done to increase the levels?

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I have read your attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and the following is my opinion for your case.

Your total WBC count is borderline low. It can be decreased temporarily due to some inflammation. You have to repeat CBC (complete blood count) after ten days to recheck total WBC count.

Your low MCV, high red blood cell count and borderline low hemoglobin could be due to some hemoglobinopathy. For that, I suggest you investigate further with Hb electrophoresis by HPLC method (high-performance liquid chromatography) and serum iron profile study.

You can revert with reports once done to guide you further. Meanwhile, you can take Ferrous ascorbate tablet for one month to raise hemoglobin.

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The cough and cold are suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection. So, you need to treat upper respiratory tract infection with medication rather than treating low WBC count. Your borderline low WBC count is due to cough and cold. Hence, take a decongestant tablet or syrup for your upper respiratory tract infection. After resolution of cough and cold within ten days, your total WBC count will automatically come within the normal range.

Your CBC report is also showing low Mentzer index. I suggest you rule out hemoglobinopathy by Hb electrophoresis. Kindly revert with electrophoresis report once done. If there is any hemoglobinopathy in electrophoresis report then you need to investigate your partner as well with Hb electrophoresis to prevent hemoglobinopathy in the future child.

I hope that I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kindly regards.