What causes low blood count?
Patient: Hi I JUST RECEIVED THE RESULTS OF A COMPEHENSIVE BLOOD TEST AND MY DCTOR STATED MY BLOOD COUNT WAS LOW . I TAKE WARFARIN AND DIOXON FOR A-BIB ,HOWEVER I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOW COUNT . DOCTOR WANTS ANOTHER BLOOD TEST IN ONE WEEK TO LOOK FOR ANY CHANGE. WHAT CAUSED THIS LOW COUNT . I NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM PRIOR.THANK YOU Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Most common cause of low blood count is nutritional. Usually Vit B12 or folic acid deficiency.2. Full report necessary to give a complete opinion. One week is too short to notice any changes. At present, a reticulocyte count would be more accurate in evaluating bone marrow response.3. Continue therapy. Not to worry. If necessary bone marrow biopsy could be necessary at a later date for complete evaluation. At present nutritional improvement along with Vitamin therapy is essential.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.