Examples of disquietude in a sentence. as updates of the devastation caused by the earthquake poured in, our disquietude only increased.
A low hematocrit means the percentage of red blood cells is below the lower limits of normal (see above) for that person's age, sex, or specific condition (for example, pregnancy or high-altitude living). Another term for low hematocrit is anemia. Causes of low hematocrit, or anemia, include: 1  Bleeding (ulcers, trauma, colon cancer, internal bleeding) 2  Destruction of red blood cells (sickle cell anemia, enlarged spleen)  Decreased production of red blood cells (bone marrow supression, cancer, drugs)
A hematocrit may be used to: 1  Identify and evaluate the severity of anemia (low RBCs, low hemoglobin, low hematocrit) or polycythemia (high RBCs, high hemoglobin, high hematocrit)  Monitor the response to treatment of anemia or polycythemia and other disorders that affect RBC production or lifespan.