Anemia Support Group
Anemia (or anaemia), which literally means "without blood," is a deficiency of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. This results in a reduced ability of blood to transfer oxygen to the tissues, and this causes hypoxia; since all human cells depend on oxygen for survival, varying degrees of anemia can have a wide range of clinical consequences.
I have recently been diagnosed with anemia and I am very confused. I have been referred to a hematologist.
Here are my levels hemoglobin 8.6 hematocrit 26.4 platelet 195, RBC 3.51, RDW 17.4, WBC 3.8 ALT 11 potassium 3.3
My question is what will happen next? Will the hematologist look for other diseases? I am very confused as I also have Lupus. Should I be worried about my kidneys? I currently have a bladder infection and my urine was sent out for culture.
Does anyone have similar blood work? Thanks for any help!!
Here are my levels hemoglobin 8.6 hematocrit 26.4 platelet 195, RBC 3.51, RDW 17.4, WBC 3.8 ALT 11 potassium 3.3
My question is what will happen next? Will the hematologist look for other diseases? I am very confused as I also have Lupus. Should I be worried about my kidneys? I currently have a bladder infection and my urine was sent out for culture.
Does anyone have similar blood work? Thanks for any help!!
Lots and lots of bloodwork. Iron infusions that did not last. Bone marrow biopsies. Referred to a gastroenterologist. Lots of procedures.
What I am trying to tell you is this often requires a lot of patience as they rule out things. It has been well over a year now that I began with the hematologist/gastroenterologist. It all sounds scary but again, you have to realize, they need to look thoroughly and rule out Try if you can not to let this all upset you--it is somewhat a process that takes a lot of time (sometimes) If you are pre-menopausal, chances are you won't have to go through as much as I have. Good luck and I hope you have your answer soon.