My erythrocyte reading is off the chart low, 4.48, but my gastroenterologist makes nothing of it, but it reflects my liver condition, yes?

[Stub007]

I am an 81 year old male diagnosed a year ago with Stage 3; on 500 mg Ursodiol 2 x daily, my blood results have returned to normal, except for the erythrocytes.

[CCordier]

Hi Stub

Erythrocytes are just red blood cells, the part of our blood that has hemoglobin which carries oxygen through out our body.

Im not a doctor or other medical professional (although I was years ago). My understanding is that when red blood cells are low it is usually the result of being anemic (not having enough iron in your diet- hemoglobin needs iron to be able to carry oxygen).

While you can always start taking vitamins with iron, if I were you I would find a Hepatologist (a liver specialist) to see. There are lots of other things that can cause anemia besides low dietary iron and I think a hepatologist would probably be more proactive in looking into all the possible causes of your anemia.

Besides, a Hepatologist is the best type of doctor for anyone with PBC.

Take care and good luck.

Carol C.

[Stub007 in reply to CCordier]

Good advice, Carol. Many thanks!