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What Causes Persistent Iron Deficiency And Low WBC Count?
Question: My white blood cell count and iron levels have been dropping for the past 3 months. What could be the possible causes?
Brief Answer:
Chronic blood loss can lead to iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your WBC and iron levels are dropping.
You may have iron deficiency.
It can be due to nutritional deficiency or chronic blood loss.
You should rule out bleeding.
Go for stool occult blood test and ultrasound abdomen once.
Your WBC count fall may be due to some subclinical infection or other cause.
Please send me your all reports so that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
Chronic blood loss can lead to iron deficiency.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Your WBC and iron levels are dropping.
You may have iron deficiency.
It can be due to nutritional deficiency or chronic blood loss.
You should rule out bleeding.
Go for stool occult blood test and ultrasound abdomen once.
Your WBC count fall may be due to some subclinical infection or other cause.
Please send me your all reports so that I can help you further.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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