MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When a patient gets a blood test and has low RBC count, this indicates that the patient likely has
A
anemia
B
a clotting disorder
C
infection
D
nothing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A low RBC count, also known as anemia, can affect the body’s ability to transport oxygen and nutrients around the cardiovascular system. It can cause fatigue, dizziness, and heart palpitations. The most common form of anemia is iron deficiency anemia. This can result from blood loss, malnutrition, or kidney problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -When you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, you have a condition called anemia. This means your blood has lower than normal hemoglobin (Hgb) levels. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell (RBC) that carries oxygen to all the cells in your body. Anemia is a common side effect in patients with cancer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anemia occurs when your blood doesn’t have enough red blood cells. This can happen if: Your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. Bleeding causes you to lose red blood cells more quickly than they can be replaced.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. It is diagnosed when a blood test shows a hemoglobin value of less than 13.5 gm/dl in a man or less than 12.0 gm/dl in a woman. Normal values for children vary with age.

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