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Can Low RBC Count Cause Breathlessness?
i have had lower back pain which went down my leg. Also prior to this I had a spate of frequent urinating. the latter has stopped but I am breathless fairly frequently. My blood test came back - Liver fine but low red blood cells. I have had a recent fever and now i am freaking out that I could have a serious underlying illness. Dr said today its very common among women my age (35) and could be perhaps linked with my recent pregnancy. (I have a 9.5 month baby girl)
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Yes, low RBC count can cause breathlessness.
2. Due to numerous stresses recently like infection, fever, and pregnancy, your nutrition is affected resulting in low counts.
3. Nutritional supplements composed of vit B12 , folic acid and iron will help improve RBC counts.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Yes, low RBC count can cause breathlessness.
2. Due to numerous stresses recently like infection, fever, and pregnancy, your nutrition is affected resulting in low counts.
3. Nutritional supplements composed of vit B12 , folic acid and iron will help improve RBC counts.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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