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What Causes Reduced RBC Level In A Heart Patient?
I have lower than normal RBC, Hemoglobulin, HCT Hemoglobulin is 11.6 it was 13.5 last time climbing from 10 some time ago after heart surgery possible kidney problems I also take .75mcg levothyroxine/day make vasculitis from surgery almost 2 years ago--------------puzzled
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Hi,
Anemia can be secondary to kidney problem, as an essential hormone for RBC production, which is called as erythropoietin, is produced in kidneys. Please consult a nephrologist. If kidney function is really reduced, for treatment of anemia you would need erythropoietin injections along with hematinics.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
Anemia can be secondary to kidney problem, as an essential hormone for RBC production, which is called as erythropoietin, is produced in kidneys. Please consult a nephrologist. If kidney function is really reduced, for treatment of anemia you would need erythropoietin injections along with hematinics.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
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