CBC results

not sure if my question got to you...I have normal cbc results, however it is listed on report as notes...large  platelets were observed, Anisocytosis present. Ovlaocytes present.  The Dr, just told me the results were normal. I got a copy of the results just to have them and noticed this.  Should i contact my dr. ?   I am 21 years old and am healthy.  This blood work was taken because i had be sick and i was on antibiotics.
thank you for your help.
chelle51

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Anisocytosis describes an abnormal variation in the size of red blood cells and is often found in iron deficiency anemia, megaloblastic anemia, thalassemia, vitamin A or vitamin B 12 deficiency. Red cells varying in shape from elongated to oval, and rich in hemoglobin, are called elliptocytes/ovalocytes. They can be seen in hereditary disorders, such as hereditary elliptocytosis, or in acquired disorders, such as iron deficiency anemia, infectious anemias, thalassemia.
Take a diet rich in iron rich foods and take some iron supplements. Also consult a hematologist to relate it clinically.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[kitcatjo]

had blood test,enlarged red cells, and low platlet count. Has been this way for several years now. now wants me to see Hematologist.What do these results mean?

[kitcatjo]

What can cause the appearance of skin looking as though it has goose bumps,only the lower part of arms?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Small bumps on the lower arms can be due to keratosis pilaris. It is a common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin like goose bumps and hence colloquially referred to as "chicken skin".

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.