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Should I Be Worried About Small RBCs In Blood Test?

hey, i got my blood tests results back the other day and got told i have RBC Iron of 6, mytosycois (something like that)-unusually small RBC, and WBC of 1.6. They pescribed me with iron tablets, and want me to repeat my blood tests again in 4 weeks, should i be worried?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have microcytic rbcs. It means your rbcs are smaller than normal. Most common cause of small rbc is iron deficiency anemia. You have iron deficiency in your body. So you should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. You should also take iron tsblets as prescribed by your physician.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Should I Be Worried About Small RBCs In Blood Test?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have microcytic rbcs. It means your rbcs are smaller than normal. Most common cause of small rbc is iron deficiency anemia. You have iron deficiency in your body. So you should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, jeggary etc. You should also take iron tsblets as prescribed by your physician. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.