Red Cell Distribution Width - CV Health Feed

Higher RDW values indicate greater variation in size. Normal reference range of RDW-CV in human red blood cells is 11.5-14.5%. If anemia is observed, RDW test results are often used together with mean corpuscular volume (MCV) results to determine the possible causes of the anemia.

Hi lybrate-user, I suggest you to mention your platelets count and Hb% than what you have mentioned. However​ you take Tab FOLVITE-1 once daily for 2 months.

There are lots of information that needs to be explained in detail according to your report .each point plays a crucial role hence needs to be clarified over a video or audio call.

check your vitamin d3 and b12 status as well. If low it can cause weakness, tiredness, pains and aches in the body. You need a diet which comprises of whole grains like jowar, bajra, wheat, brown rice, pulses like moong, musoor, bengal gram, lots of vegetables, fruits, eggs, fish, chicken, paneer, healthy oils like ghee, cold pressed coconut oil, cold pressed til oil, cold pressed mustard oil, olive oil, nuts and seeds. You need to eat them in right proportion. Avoid eating sugar and sweets, refined foods like maida, noodles pasta, White rice and products, bread. Drink a lot of water.

Increase ggt and along with deducted red cell distribution is the sign that your liver is not working the way it should. Yes you should consult with doctor .but your sgpt is in normal range.

It indicates your Red blood cells are large and immature. I adviced to take Vitamin B12 and Folic acid suppliment tablets .

Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As" per your clinical history is concerned your TSH report is little high so take medications for it and start with 25 mcg. Try to avoid certain medications like Iron supplements, Cholestyramine, Aluminum hydroxide, which is found in some antacids and Calcium supplements. Some diet suggestions for hypothyroidism include: 1) Take foods high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids such as leafy green vegetables, salmon, nuts, seeds, and shrimp should be added to your menus. 2) Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Water and green tea can be sipped on in between meals to prevent dehydration. 3) Take Iodine rich foods such as seaweed and algae etc 4) Foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, soy, beans, and spinach can actually slow down the functioning of the thyroid so they should be eaten in small quantities. 5) Try to avoid artificial sweeteners, caffeine, dairy, and alcohol etc Hope that helps.

Visit your physician with above reports and they will advise you to run some more tests before starting you on treatment. Meanwhile you can start diabetic diet that contains low carbohydrate and high protein and regular exercise at least 50 minutes five times a week.

Most of the medical problems need personally taking detailed medical history and examination with the need for reports (not just part of report) so meet concerned doctor- haematologist.

The RDW-CV is a calculation based on both the width of the distribution curve and the mean cell size. It is calculated by dividing the standard deviation of the mean cell size by the MCV of the red cells and multiplying by 100 to convert to a percentage. A normal range for the RDW-CV is approximately 11.0 - 15.0%. When RDW levels are high but MCV levels are not, the cause is more likely iron-deficiency anemia. In iron-deficiency anemia, a lack of iron in the blood causes a decrease in hemoglobin, which is the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. YOu have to explain the full result.