Small red blood cell size without Anemia

[heatherandjosie]

Is small red blood cell size indicative of anything other than Anemia?  Our doctor says my daughter is not Anemic, but blood test reveal abnormally small sized red blood cells.

[rammstein_760]

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[rammstein_760]

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[puckbunny]

I was just diagnosed with a Viatmin B-12 deficiency... Non-anemic with very small red blood cells. The B-12 deficiency is causing my blood cells to be so small.

I am now taking monthly B-12 injections along with a daily B Complex orally.

[aperfectwom]

This conditon is called Thalasemia a disorder found mainly in people who live in the mediterranean, northern Africa and Asian countries. I was diagnosised over 15 years ago and now it has raised questions with my health. ***@****

[SwanSong]

labtestsonline . org  is a good place to read about what tests may mean.

[Mamasmithy]

I also have this condition. But so far no doctor has given any exact reason, I did have on doctor say that it was usually indigenous to Mediterranean people.