Hi I am having low MCV and MCH. Please suggest how they can be improved. I am attaching my report.

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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Low MCV and MCH usually suggest iron deficiency anemia. It can improve with iron rich foods like spinach, jaggery, dates, and by taking iron supplements after consulting your doctor. Please consider doing the recommended tests to help confirm the cause and guide the next steps in treatment.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a Ferritin Test Test

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