Microcytosis indicates a condition where there is a presence of small red blood cells than normal. The causes are iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, anemia of chronic disease, lead toxicity, and sideroblastic anemia. The symptoms are pale skin with a gray appearance, weakness, shortness of breath, and increased heart rate. It is treated depending on the cause. Taking iron supplements and vitamin C helps a lot.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Microcytic RBC (red blood cell) means that the size of the RBC is decreased. 1. Usually, it is seen in iron deficiency anemia.
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.
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