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General Approach

 
 
Characterize the symptoms:

Low red blood cell count or low hemoglobin level

❑ Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping
Dizziness
Easy fatigability
Headache
Pale skin
Rapid heart beat
Shortness of breath

Low white blood cell count

❑ Abnormal bleeding
Fever
Irritability
Neurasthenia
❑ Recurrent infections - canker sores, gingivitis, periodontitis

Low platelet count

❑ Blood in urine or stool
❑ Easy or excessive bruising
Heavy menstrual flow
❑ Prolonged bleeding during surgery
or after dental work
❑ Prolonged bleeding from cuts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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