An abnormal blood count (anemia): do you have to take a medicine to overcome this condition?
202309
If I understand correctly you say that there is an abnormal blood count. Assuming this is a red blood cell count iron would be ineffective because it is not a deficiency in iron but rather in the amount of mature red blood cells. In this case I don't know what could improve the condition, but iron would have limited to no effect.\n\nThis question needs to be directed to a doctor familiar with the circumstance of the particular case
555073
consult with your doctor!
301502
Yes.  Sometimes the blood isn't very red at the beginning and the end.  Expect it to be weird before it gets regular- just keep supplies with you just in case and keep track of it.
435932
Tell your Doctor ASAP. He/She will advise you of the appropriate tests and what you will need to do.
617657
I couldn't say what your causes are, but it happens to me when I am anemic and/or have low blood sugar.  It wouldn't hurt for you to be sure to eat regularly and take an iron supplement (especially if you are a menstruating female).  Geritol Tonic is what I drink (one sip a day).
406676
My suggestion would be to NOT TAKE any of the current ED drugs before speaking to your physician. For one, they could interact with your blood pressure medicine, causing undesired results, including death. Also, you may have an underlying (although asymptomatic) heart condition related to your hypertension (high blood pressure) which could lead to serious complications. Inform your physician about your current medications and health problems, and he/she will be able to guide your treatment in the best way.
485381
Take it from someone who has had gastric bypass surgery which severely drops your iron levels.  I too was told that I was anemic (low iron levels).  If you take two pills per day, that should be plenty.  You can overdose on iron; however, I think it would take quite a bit.
130315
Low iron is definitely a possibility.\nI was diagnosed with having low iron as well as being anemic and I felt exhausted all of the time. But I had no idea until I almost passed out and had bloodwork done at the doctor's office.\nAlso, it could be an indication of diabetes or a thyroid condition.\nIt could be a many number of potential health problems. I suggest seeing your physician and having bloodwork done.
364665
Polycythmia - increased RBCs. Anemia = decreased RBCs. It doesn't get any simpler than that!
406715
No everything I looked up on the internet stated that to determine if someone has low iron is to do a hemaglobin test.So I dont see how you can be low iron but have a normal hemaglobin test.
635862
Have yourself checked for anemia. You sound like you bleed a little to much. If so, it can easily be fixed with iron.
638771
Actually, I would need just a little bit more information.  Often when a doctor talks about low blood, it usualy means red blood cells but some of what you have posted also seems to indicate a low white cell count as well.\nIf the red count is the problem, a transfusion of packed red cells would, if the count is low enough, bring levels up quickly.  Iron supplements or an iron rich diet would help bring the red count up or help keep it up after transfusion if it is necessary.\nIf the white count is also low, things get a little more complicated.  A whole blood transfusion could be done, but units of whole blood would probably have to be specially collected from someone giving blood directly to the patient.  Most blood centers do not keep whole blood any more, they divide a unit into packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets and sometimes up to two other fractions so as to help as many people as possible from each unit of blood.  If a whole blood transfusion doesn't solve the problem, a bone marrow transplant may be the last choice.\nFirst thing to do is to find out just what the problem is, low blood count is a symptom not a disease in itself, something else is  causing this, you need to know what that is.  At first guess, I would suggest seeing a Hematologist, this is a doctor specializing in blood and dlood diseases.
554903
This sounds like hypoglycemia. Passing out while eating food (and after eating a fair amount) is a pretty good clue. Just to rule out a prediabetic situation, i would ask for a fasting blood sugar and a chem panel (CBC IV) to rule out anemia, even though you seem absent of the traditional symptoms - unless of course you have developed excessive unrination or thirst or bruising that doesn't seem to heal. Hope this helps.
287493
you need to ask your doctor about this.....
81258
some pills the doctor gives you might help. Please go the doctor.
243141
The doctor who ordered this blood test should be able to walk through this with you.  At the very least, there should be a nursing line that you can call and ask.  \n\nMost blood results I have received have shown right on the print out what is too low, too high, or within the normal range.  This is a good starting place, but anything abnormal should really be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.
403950
this may just be your body ..giving blood today is a serious thing and you are nice to want to give but I myself can't so the other problem is the new meds may be to strong for you it is hard to be rid of anemia I have had it all my life you can do everything right it is your body and you have to live with it kara