My hemoglobin is low at about 9.8 and lymphocytes are 19. Other blood report values are normal. I am experiencing weakness, low skin yellowness, and my body weight has decreased to 37 kg.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Hb of 9.8 indicates anemia, possibly nutritional. Yellowish skin may suggest bilirubin elevation or B12 deficiency. Weight loss and low Hb requires urgent nutritional and metabolic workup. Start with iron, B12, and folate-rich diet.

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