How serious is macrocytosis?

Answer 1

the enlargement of red blood cells with near-constant hemoglobin concentration, and is defined by a mean copuscular volume (MCV) of greater than 100 femtolitres (the precise criterion varies between laboratories).

Answer 2

Macrocytic anaemia is a type of anaemia, where the individual has larger than normal red blood cells, but they contain abnormally low levels of haemoglobin. (macrocytosis means abnormally large red blood cells, and macrocytic anaemia is when haemoglobin levels also drop).

It is usually caused by a lack of either vitamin B12 or folic acid (or both), which is either due to inadequate absorption or intake. It can also be caused by Alcoholism.

Symptoms may include:

* Brittle nails * Pale lips * Loss of appetite * Sore mouth * Weakness * Nausea * Weight loss Anaemia is a symptom of macrocytosis so treatment will be identifying and managing the underlying cause.

Answer 3

macro = big Cyte = Cell macrocyte = BIGcell