For many women, pregnancy and childbirth are very important processes in life. Nowadays, with the development of medical technology, many married couples who want to have children will go to the hospital for routine pre pregnancy examinations when preparing for pregnancy. And the checklist often contains some professional medical terms and data. It's difficult for ordinary people to understand. For example, the red blood cell count on the laboratory report leaves many people puzzled. What is red blood cell count? What's the use? Let me explain to you below!
What does red blood cell count mean
Everyone knows that cells are the fundamental building blocks of the human body. Red blood cells are the most numerous cells in the human body. It also plays an important physiological function, mainly by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide through the hemoglobin contained in red blood cells. And the red blood cell count test can reflect some of the body's health conditions.
What is the normal range of red blood cell count
Generally speaking, the normal range of red blood cell count varies among people of different ages and genders. The normal range for male red blood cell count is (4.5-5.5) × 1012/L (4.5-5.5 million/mm3). The normal range of red blood cell count for women is (4.0-5.0) × 1012/L (4-5 million/mm3). The normal range of children's red blood cell count is (4.2-5.2) × 1012/L (4.2-5.2 million/mm3). The normal range of red blood cells in infants is (6.0-7.0) × 1012/L (6-7 million/mm3).
What are the reasons for abnormal red blood cell count
Abnormal red blood cell count is generally either high or low. Firstly, the reasons for high red blood cell counts are mostly as follows:
1. Patients with cardiovascular diseases, such as congenital heart disease, chronic carbon monoxide poisoning, and chronic lung disease.
2. Patients with severe vomiting, diarrhea, and extensive burns, as well as those with advanced gastrointestinal tumors.
3. Some patients with stem cell diseases, such as polycythemia vera.
Secondly, if the reason for a low red blood cell count is mainly due to anemia, malnutrition, etc. Especially pregnant women, children, and weight loss individuals are most prone to this situation.
That's all for the introduction of red blood cell counting. I believe that after reading it, everyone has gained some understanding of how many red blood cell counts are. Especially when female friends are preparing for pregnancy, they can go for pre pregnancy examinations to compare their red blood cell count with the normal range to see if it is normal. If there are any abnormal conditions, it is necessary to consult a doctor in a timely manner and ask the doctor to provide a correct and appropriate treatment recommendation.
