Hi , am a bit worried about my dad, he has been for b;lood tests

alinic | 21:30 Wed 06th Feb 2008 | Body & Soul

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and i was wondering, why would the red blood cells be enlarged, he has been called to go to hospital at the end of the month and they told him they may need to do a lumber pucture test. What would they be hoping to find by doing this?
Sorry if none of this makes much sense, just worried.
regards alinic

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cazzz1975

normally due to a vitamin b12 or foliate deficiency

alinic

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Thanks cazzz1975, just that my dad is 70, other wise sound, think he is worried, its something untoward! just been trawling the net, and i dont think its that serious, hope not!
Manythanks though
alinic

cazzz1975

I can understand alinic, the symptoms of a deficiency are quite worrying but treatable thankfully!

daffy654

I hope your dad doesn't have to have a lumbar puncture alinic,it is a painful procedure to have done. I hope whatever is wrong with him is minor and he gets better soon.x

alinic

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thanks guys and girls !
Sleepy mans coming over the hill catch you the morn!
regards alinic
xx

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