What causes enlarged red blood cells?

Question

I have enlarged red blood cells but i'm not anaemic and I'm not a big drinker. Also my thyroid is okay! I am suffering from pain under my rib cage on both sides and around my back... any ideas?? I'm going for an ultrasound wednesday.

Answer 1

It's called Macrocytosis and doesn't always cause an issue, it's most likely picked up on routine blood work. Sometimes it can be an indication of liver issues, Folate deficiency and Vitamin B-12 deficiency. Wait and see what your results of your scan are.. Alcoholism can be a common cause, but you said your not really a big drinker, so this is unlikely. Rather than it being an actual disease, it's more like a symptom/indication of sometimes other issues. I'll star this for my virtual bf Dr Frank, although I haven't seen him today, he may pick this up