Can a person have a low hematocrit but still have a normal red blood cell count?  What would cause this?
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Yes.  Hematocrit represents the percentage of the blood volume that is composed of blood cells.  Mathematically, it is:\n\nHct = RBC x MCV\n\n(Hct = hematocrit, RBC = red blood cell count, MCV = mean corpuscular volume)\n\nIf your blood cells are really small (low MCV), then the hematocrit can be low even if you have the appropriate number of cells.\n\nCommon causes of microcytic anemia are iron deficiency, thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia, and lead poisoning.  In addition, various chronic disease processes can result in a microcytic anemia.
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Hct is the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.  Conditions that raise it may be a chronic state of hypoxia, where the body grows more rbc's, such as high altitude, and lung problems, even sever dehydration.  Lower hct is typically anemia or bloodloss.
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Or did you mean pancytopenia?  Pancytopenia is a deficiency of Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, AND Platelets.  A deficiency of red blood cells causes anemia, which can make you tired and weak.  A deficiency of white blood cells can lower your immune system to where you are more susceptible to illnesses.  And finally, a deficiency in platelets can decrease your blood's ability to clot, causing bleeding problems.
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Luckily the aplastic crisis is transient.  That means the blood count problem will be temporary.  Sometimes this happens because of an infection or from a drug.  You can hang out with her as long as her doctor says her white blood count is normal.  Have fun but let her rest a lot and don't let her get stressed out.  Good luck.
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THE ANSWERS TO THE TWO QUESTIONS ARE DIFFERENT AS UNDER:\nANS 1 ) ANAEMIA.\n        ANAEMIA IS DEFINED AS THE DECREASE IN HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL THAN NORMAL FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL IN CONSIDERATION TO HIS SEX, AGE, ALTITUDE OF RESIDENCE.\nTHE NORMAL LEVEL IN MALES IS 14 -16 GM%\n                 IN FEMALES IS 11 - 14 GM %\nANS 2 ) POLYCYTHEMIA \n        POLYCYTHEMIA IS THE DISORDER IN WHICH THERE IS INCREASED RED BLOOD CELL COUNT AS REGARDS TO THE NORMAL RANGE FOR THAT INDIVIDUALS AGE, SEX AND ALTITUDE OF RESIDENCE.\nTHE NORMAL LEVELS IN MALES IS 4.5 - 6\n                  IN FEMALES IS 3.5 - 5 \n N.B. : LEUKEMIA IS A NEOPLASTIC DISORDER IN WHICH THERE IS INCREASED RBC COUNT
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What should you worry about? That you don't have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. That has an effect on how much energy you have. Are you out of breath a lot? Are you pale? Have you had any major blood loss? (It could be internal, like from an ulcer.) I don't think the respiratory infection has much to do with it... that would give you an elevated white cell count, but not a lowered red cell count. You should find out the reason you are anemic. Treating the cause is better than treating the symptoms. Your doctor can determine the reasons for your low red cell count, and then you can work on the appropriate treatment. Good luck... I've been there.
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HCT = hematocrit, % of packed red blood cells in total blood volume.  Normal range for a male is 43-49%.  For women it is 37-43%.\nAnemia results from an overall decrease in RBC's, HGB, & HCT.  Symptoms are fatigue, headache, dizziness, pallor, palpitations, lack of appetite.  \nSevere anemia would include a HGB of <7-8.  Your values are much better.\nYour doctor will suggest the proper treatment.  Increase your iron intake.  HGB needs iron in order to provide oxygen to your body's cells.  Without this, you exhibit the above symptoms.
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Leukopenia(low WBC's)\n\nCan be caused by several reasons.\nSome antibiotics or medications such as radiation.\nViral Infections\nLupus\nAnd sometimes, there is just no cause.If it is dangerously low, have some tests done, to make sure it is something as simple as an infection, because it could be something as dangerous as leukemia
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anemia : lack of rbcs. resp system will not work to fill potential. red blood cells deliver o2 to the bodys organs and take away waste products co2. hypoxia can occur low o2. hypercapnia high co2.
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Unfortunately, he's been one of these cross country skiers who has not been able to compete due to an elevtated red blood cell count. Whilst it is perfectly natural for some people to have an elevated red blood cell count, in competition it is also linked to the use of enchancements.
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The blood treats the problem..eg anaemia is lack of quality red bloods cells-> -> blood given, now patient has good quality blood cells, for a short while anyway...;
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Hereditary and congenital disorders.  Also drugs, penicillin can cause leukopenia which is this medical term for low white blood cells.  Chemotherapy also.  Stay in touch with doctors you need to find out cause not guess.
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I often get very dizzy during blood tests because I am anemic (low iron) and low in hemoglobin as well. Even if it's just a minor blood test, I usually have to eat something right after and wait a few minutes before I drive. I tell the nurse about it and it has never been more than a small problem.
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Low white blood cells are termed leukopenia and the total WBC count of 1.7 is borderline low.  I assume you are already working with your doctor since you've got the tests.  Without further details it is difficult to say anything else...
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Platelets or thrombocytes are the cell fragments circulating in the blood that are involved in the cellular mechanisms of primary haemostasis leading to the formation of blood clots. Dysfunction or low levels of platelets predisposes to bleeding, while high levels, although usually asymptomatic, may increase the risk of thrombosis.\n\nA normal platelet count in a healthy person is between 150,000 and 400,000 per mm³ of blood. 95% of healthy people will have platelet counts in this range. Some will have statistically abnormal platelet counts while having no abnormality, although the likelihood increases if the platelet count is either very low or very high.\n\nBoth thrombocytopenia (or thrombopenia) and thrombocytosis may present with coagulation problems. Generally, low platelet counts increase bleeding risks (although there are exceptions, e.g. immune heparin-induced thrombocytopenia) and thrombocytosis (high counts) may lead to thrombosis (although this is mainly when the elevated count is due to myeloproliferative disorder).\n\nOnly a qualified doctor can prescribe you the proper medications to overcome such condition.\n\nThyat's my Bets Answer!
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if it stays low from what I understand from family members being anemic your body could go into shock and that can bring on other illnesses.  being anemic is not a good thing because your body needs the iron to fight off infections and viruses.  That is why people who are anemic if they do not take care of themselves they are always cold and they are always sick with the flue or a cough.
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Well, it sounds like you have been in touch with a doctor at some point to know that there is a low white blood count.  I would continue to speak to the doctor or doctors until you find what is wrong.  Good luck.