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am I anemic?
First time, my platelets increased above 200, now 229 (normal level: 150-450). Before they were between 148-173. However, now there is a slight decrase of hemoglobin below normal ( recent value: 13.9, normal level: 14-18). My last blood test done 2 weeks ago is attached. am I anemic or not? I will be happy for comments.
today my family doctor told for the time being no need to worry since it is borderline.
13.9 vs 14.0 is a statistical anomaly it most likely means little.
How are your vitimins do you get enough Iron an B12 in your diet.
Both Iron and B12 deficiency can cause thes very slightly below level also it just coul dbe normal for you.
Most importantly what does yuor doctor say?
Definition
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) is the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low hemoglobin count is a below-average concentration of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin proteins in your blood.
A low hemoglobin count is generally defined as less than 13.5 grams of hemoglobin per deciliter (135 grams per liter) of blood for men and less than 12 grams per deciliter (120 grams per liter) for women. In children, the definition varies with age and sex. The threshold differs slightly between medical practices.
A low hemoglobin count is a commonly seen blood test result. In many cases, a low hemoglobin count is only slightly lower than normal, isn't considered significant and causes no symptoms. A low hemoglobin count can also be caused by an abnormality or disease. In these situations, a low hemoglobin count is referred to as anemia.
How are your vitimins do you get enough Iron an B12 in your diet.
Both Iron and B12 deficiency can cause thes very slightly below level also it just coul dbe normal for you.
Most importantly what does yuor doctor say?
Definition
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) is the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low hemoglobin count is a below-average concentration of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin proteins in your blood.
A low hemoglobin count is generally defined as less than 13.5 grams of hemoglobin per deciliter (135 grams per liter) of blood for men and less than 12 grams per deciliter (120 grams per liter) for women. In children, the definition varies with age and sex. The threshold differs slightly between medical practices.
A low hemoglobin count is a commonly seen blood test result. In many cases, a low hemoglobin count is only slightly lower than normal, isn't considered significant and causes no symptoms. A low hemoglobin count can also be caused by an abnormality or disease. In these situations, a low hemoglobin count is referred to as anemia.
i know your worried, i have seen your other posts, i understand, i was worried at one stage. When I look at my own blood tests there is always something that could be better, but it all depends on what your eating, how much you exercise, how water you drank etc etc, alot of things change from week to week.
I should stop to do these tests. Every time definitely one abnormality is happening and that worries me. That is not life.
i dont think so, there are several different types of anaemia. MCV, RDW, MCH all come into it and yours are fine, it could be because your red blood count is near the low end, they can all affect each other. Also people who are fit like runners and cyclists may have low haemoglobin.
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