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)
Low Hematocrit Levels. HCT tests are done by doctors to verify and see signs of anemia, diet deficiency, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, or any other medical condition. Low hematocrit levels can be a sign of hemorrhage, anemia, destruction of red blood cells, malnutrition, and over hydration. Low HCT can be due to low blood oxygen levels, pulmonary fibrosis, and congenital heart disease, among others.