Hello doctor, Kindly evaluate my mother's blood test report. The RDW is 14.6. How can we interpret the value of RDW? She is on Nebicart 5 mg, Matilda Forte, Calright, and Caat 20 mg.
Hello. RDW is nothing but red blood cell distribution width which signifies the size of red blood cells. Increase in RDW have two probable diagnosis and one is due to iron deficiency and the second is due to folate and B12 deficiency. Before to comment on diagnosis, I just want you to clear a few details about ur mother's health condition. Has she had any history of blood loss like abnormal bleeding during menstruation or any other health issues. Had you consumed non-vegetarian food or have you restricted only to vegetarian? Is there any history of a tingling sensation or burning sensation in the feet? Kindly mention any health issues like hypertension, diabetes, or thyroid disorder? For more information consult an internal medicine physician online -->