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This is known as anaemia and is classified based on the Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV-Size of the RBC).
Microcytic
Iron deficiency
Normocytic
Blood loss
Macrocytic
B12/Folate deficiency
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoAnemia. You may fell drained and without energy.
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∙ 9y agoDecrease hemoglobin might result from thalassemia, iron deficiency anemia, or anemia of chronic disease. There are many infectious, genetic, and nutritional causes of low hemoglobin.
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What is the leading cause of lower sperm count?
mumps will cause low sperm count
Do statins lower platelet count?
In my case, statins did not lower the count, but did cause bleeding and extensive petechiae.
What can lower RDW count?
A lower RDW is normal. Diseases, such as myelodysplastic syndrome or even acute blood loss can increase it.
What does the ratio of PCV to Hb tell you about the red blood cells of the female with iron deficiency anemia?
Lower RBC count which could be caused due to specific iron deficiency diseases. For example, Hemacromatosis would be considered a chronic iron def. disease
Does drinking Redbull lower your sperm count and cause infertility?
Yup
What could cause hemoglobin to be low when there is no bleeding interanlly?
Women tend to have lower hemoglobin levels. In the absence of bleeding, iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause, especially in women with heavy menstrual flow. Other causes are: certain vitamin deficiencies (folic acid, B12), occult gastrointestinal bleeding, destruction of red blood cells caused by certain dieseases like autoimmune diseases, bone marrow failure due to malignancies, renal disease and hereditary diseases like sickle cell disease or Thallasemias...
IS HEMOGLOBIN COUNT 10 IS LOW?
Yes, normal ranges from about 13 - 17 depending on the lab. Women can run a bit lower just after their menstrual cycle.
Does hepatitis c cause lowered hemoglobin levels?
The Answer is no But if on treatment as I am at the moment then yes the treatment can lower hemoglobin levels and I would like to add that this and all other symptoms are closely monitored by the medical team
Can walking lower sperm count?
Walking has no effect on sperm count, unless you accidentally cause trauma to the testicles during the walk.
The phenomenon involving the greater combination of CO2 with hemoglobin at a lower Po2 and at a lower degree of hemoglobin saturation with O2 is called the?
Haldane effect
Can blood thinners lower hemoglobin?
yes
What does a low HDW mean in blood tests?
HDW, or hemoglobin distribution width, measure hemoglobin heterogeneity. Anemia's and vitamin deficiencies can result in lower than normal levels. If levels are low, further testing is done to determine the exact cause.
