What are the reasons for low MCV and MCH

Update Date: 2022-03-08 Source: Network

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Blood routine can reflect a lot of content, now want to understand MCV and MCH low is relatively easy, the problem is whether you want to understand it. Usually small cell hypochromic anemia belongs to the late stage of iron deficiency anemia. The diagnosis can usually be judged according to these indicators: mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). If the detection value is lower than the normal value, it can be diagnosed as "small cell hypochromic anemia", that is, MCV < 80fl, MCH < 28pg, MCHC < 32%. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, generally manifested as fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and so on. Children show growth retardation and inattention.

What are the reasons for low MCV and MCH

First of all, we should make it clear that most of this anemia is caused by iron deficiency, so we should not worry and panic too much, and do not have to cause psychological burden. We should timely diagnose, find out the cause, actively treat and eliminate the cause. Add iron properly, I believe it will get better soon.

Second: small cell hypochromic anemia is generally caused by iron deficiency, and the cause of iron deficiency may be the existence of chronic blood loss phenomenon, usually such as: stomach, duodenal ulcer, hemorrhoids, chronic gastritis, dysphagia of the elderly and so on, need to do careful examination to determine the cause, after the diagnosis of iron treatment and take some help digestion drugs.

Third: it is worth noting that women often see excessive menstrual bleeding and cause hemorrhagic anemia, on the basis of iron supplement, we also need to find the gynecological reasons. In daily life, when supplement iron, pay attention to eat more iron food, and take a little folic acid tablets (2 tablets, 3 times a day).

matters needing attention

Attention should be paid to clear the cause of disease before treatment. Blind blood supplement may not only have no effect, but may aggravate the disease. Pay attention to rest more, strengthen nutrition more, check regularly, check anemia.