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Old 03-26-2010, 02:50 AM   #1
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High reticulocyte count
I have been anemic and had a blood test that showed a very high reticulocyte count.everything else was normal...I feel fullness under left rib sand have other symptoms that match...doc says not to worry...should I?

 
Old 04-16-2010, 03:16 PM   #2
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Re: High reticulocyte count
A high reticulocyte count is normal with anemia. It's your body trying to kick into high gear and produce more red blood cells, which registers high for awhile, until the anemia is resolved and then it should go back down to normal.

 
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