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What Causes Low Hemoglobin And High Rdw In Children?
good morning doctor: My son william is three years and half old. He always has a low hemoglobin like 11.2 or 11.8 and RDW 15.2 or 15.4 since he was 9 months old. He took Fernisol for two times but always his hemoglobin is low and rdw is high. He eats really good. I am really woried about him. Thank you, Rocio
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Hi...according to WHO (World Health Organization) standards, your son's hemoglobin level is good and is not in the anemic range. You need not worry about him. Even his RDW is normal. If his activity and development is otherwise normal - please do not worry about his hemoglobin status with this value.
regards - Dr. Sumanth
regards - Dr. Sumanth
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