HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Low RBC Levels Indicate?

my brother is 73 has no chronic disease. His recent blood test revealed a red blood cell count just below normal. He has trouble rising from a sitting position due to pain.. He is taking Tylenol. He had x rays taken of his pelvis, shoulders and knees. His doctor will call him on Monday. Is this likely to be Parkinsons or arthritis. Should a DNA test be conducted? sincerely, Joel Hettger
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
Report Abuse
Oncologist,  's  Response
Hi

Low rbc level can be due to the following

Aplastic anemia
Cancer
Certain medications, such as anti-retroviral drugs for HIV infection and chemotherapy drugs for cancer and other conditions
Cirrhosis
Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease) (Hodgkin's disease)
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Iron deficiency anemia
Chronic kidney disease
Cystitis (bladder inflammation)
Leukemia
Multiple myeloma
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
Vitamin deficiency anemia

Regards

DR DE
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Low RBC Levels Indicate?

Hi Low rbc level can be due to the following Aplastic anemia Cancer Certain medications, such as anti-retroviral drugs for HIV infection and chemotherapy drugs for cancer and other conditions Cirrhosis Hodgkin s lymphoma (Hodgkin s disease) (Hodgkin s disease) Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Iron deficiency anemia Chronic kidney disease Cystitis (bladder inflammation) Leukemia Multiple myeloma Myelodysplastic syndromes Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) Vitamin deficiency anemia Regards DR DE