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Hypothyroidism and CBC
I have recently two months ago diagnosed with thyroiditis and have under active thyroid . Today's CBC report show heamoglobin 12.6 and RBC count of 4.4. Does thyroid dysfunction cause low count in RBC. I also take BP medications .
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Yes long term hypothyrodisum can cause low haemoglobin not specifically low RBC. So once thyroid is maintained the all blood parameters will become normal.
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