Is there a problem with a slightly lower hematocrit

A slightly lower hematocrit is usually not a major problem and may be caused by physiological factors or mild anemia. Low hematocrit may be related to factors such as excessive drinking water, blood dilution during pregnancy, malnutrition, etc. In rare cases, it is necessary to be alert to chronic inflammation or hematological diseases. Suggest combining other blood routine indicators for comprehensive evaluation. Excessive drinking of water or rapid infusion of large amounts of fluids can cause temporary blood dilution, at which point the hematocrit test value may be slightly lower than the normal range. It is common for pregnant women in the middle and late stages of pregnancy to experience a physiological decrease in hematocrit due to an increase in blood volume. People who are long-term vegetarians or have insufficient iron intake may experience mild iron deficiency anemia, characterized by a slight decrease in hematocrit and a decrease in hemoglobin. Persistent low hematocrit should consider pathological factors. Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding may cause iron loss and affect red blood cell production. Some autoimmune diseases or chronic infections can suppress bone marrow hematopoietic function. In rare cases, it is necessary to screen for blood diseases such as myelodysplastic syndrome, which is often accompanied by abnormalities in white blood cells or platelets.

Daily intake of iron rich foods such as animal liver, lean meat, spinach, etc. can be appropriately increased, combined with vitamin C to promote iron absorption. To avoid strong tea and coffee affecting iron absorption, women of childbearing age should pay attention to changes in menstrual flow. It is recommended to choose the same time period for re examination of blood routine to avoid testing after intense exercise. If the value continues to decrease or accompanied by symptoms of dizziness and fatigue, it is necessary to improve iron metabolism, folate and vitamin B12 testing.