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What Causes Anemia?
Question: My husband has been diagnosed with anemia and told his red blood cells are immature. What is causing this. His overall health is good.
Brief Answer:
Hi I would recommend the following.
Detailed Answer:
Dear mam,
Anemia for males above 70 years can be due to various causes and so can be presence of immature red cells. Can you please upload and send me his complete blood report so that I can have a look at all the different parameters and give the best possible explanation to his low hemoglobin and what further needs to be done.
Awaiting your reply with results.
Let me know if you have any other concerns or questions.
wish you all the very best.
Sincerely,
Dr Parth Desai
Hi I would recommend the following.
Detailed Answer:
Dear mam,
Anemia for males above 70 years can be due to various causes and so can be presence of immature red cells. Can you please upload and send me his complete blood report so that I can have a look at all the different parameters and give the best possible explanation to his low hemoglobin and what further needs to be done.
Awaiting your reply with results.
Let me know if you have any other concerns or questions.
wish you all the very best.
Sincerely,
Dr Parth Desai
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