I have noticed some solid lumps below my tongue. I went for blood tests for CBP and ESR, and the results are: Hemoglobin: 17.8 RBC count: 5.73 Hematocrit: 49.2 MCV: 86.0 MCH: 31.1 MCHC: 36.2 RDW: 11.3 Platelets: 2.91 TLC: 6500 ESR: 6.0 My hemoglobin, RBC, MCHC, and RDW are above the expected range. Could this cause any problems? Please suggest what I should do.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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15+ Yrs

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Slightly raised red blood parameters often point to dehydration or smoking effect. If no symptoms, no need to worry. Oral lumps need a dental/ENT review.

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Answered 17/09/2025

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