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Blood Test Showed Low RBC And Hemoglobin And High MCV And MCH. What Does This Indicate?
I m 28 weeks pregnant. I just found out that I failed my glucose test. The blood test said my RBC and Hemoglobin are low. My MCV and MCH are high. What does this mean? Also, I have to have another ultrasound to check the valves in the umbilical cord. Should I be concerned?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hi,
Low Hb and high MCV is know as megaloblastic anemia. you get this when you are deficient in B complex vitamins (B12) and folic acid.
I strongly suggest you to start folic acid 5 mg tablets along with a multivitamin till you deliver as defeciencies can impair baby's growth.
Your second question:No need to be concerned about scheduled ultrasound. it is to check that your baby is fine.
hope this helps.
Low Hb and high MCV is know as megaloblastic anemia. you get this when you are deficient in B complex vitamins (B12) and folic acid.
I strongly suggest you to start folic acid 5 mg tablets along with a multivitamin till you deliver as defeciencies can impair baby's growth.
Your second question:No need to be concerned about scheduled ultrasound. it is to check that your baby is fine.
hope this helps.
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