I've recently had a blood test, and I'm a bit worried because my ESR is pretty high at 56mm, and my MCH and MCHC levels are low. What could this mean? Should I be concerned about anything in particular? I'd really appreciate any advice you could give me.

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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if you have low hemoglobin then you might be anemic. take foods with rich iron

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