Oh and a couple of other things: Alcohol abuse can also cause enlarged RBCs. Any alcohol intake over 2 drinks (woman) and 3 drinks (man) per day can lead to bone marrow damage and increased RBC size. Also, if you recently became very anemic...
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[Archive] enlarged red blood cells Blood and Blood Vessel ... What are some known causes of enlarged red blood cells, other than a vitamin B-12 deficiency? Any info is appreciated. Thanks...
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I had a blood test a year or 2 ago and the only thing found was "enlarged red blood cells." My doctor said this was commonly associated with alcoholics. I rarely drink, perhaps once or twice a year, if that. The blood tests were done while trying to diagnose abdomen pain.
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This is a discussion on MedHelp about enlarged red blood cells. Community members of MedHelp provide help, support, guidance and discussion around the topic of enlarged red blood cells ... Enlarged Red Blood Cells, Chronically tired (5 replies):
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Erythrocyte count; Red blood cell count ... An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have. ... This test can help diagnose anemia and other conditions affecting red blood cells.
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Red blood cells also are called RBCs or erythrocytes (eh-RITH-roh-sites). Normal red blood cells are all about the same size and look like doughnuts without a hole in the center. They are produced by the ... Over time, this stress on the heart can lead to a fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, an enlarged heart,
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Vitamin B12 is important in the formation of red blood cells and also plays an important role in the proper functioning of nerves. Vitamin B12 is found in ... Megaloblastic anemia -- low blood count and abnormally enlarged red blood cells; ... Other blood tests show anemia (low blood counts) with enlarged red blood cells.
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Hemolytic anemia is a disorder in which the red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow can produce them. The term for destruction of red blood cells is hemolysis. There are two types of hemolytic anemia, including the following:
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enlarged red blood cells; Jul 17, 2000 ... Also my doc told me (I forget the term, mega something) that my red blood cells were enlarged. My liver enzymes were considered normal. My viral load is undetectable and my T cells are above 600 which has been my status since 1996 when I started drug therapy.
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