Can blood tests cause anemia in children?
No, single blood tests cannot cause anemia in children.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.
There are multiple benefits of getting a general blood test done regularly it helps in detecting diseases early such as cancers and other blood related disorders. Not only this, the blood picture presents a crucial picture of your overall health.
Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.
You need to consult a doctor preferably a general physician and get a bone marrow test done. A healthcare professional will insert a needle into the bone to take out a portion of the marrow present inside the bone.You may feel some pressure or brief pain while the sample is being taken. It helps in the diagnosis of cancers and several other bone marrow disorders.
When we get a blood test, it checks for hemoglobin levels, how well the organs are working and also checks for cancers and other chronic diseases.
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