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What is cbc test: Often when we go to the doctor for any minor disease, they write us a test-CBC Test (Complete Blood Count Test). Many people get it done as a blood test, but this one test tells about many diseases. Why CBC test should be done. When do doctors write it? What is revealed by this test? To learn about this We have interacted with Dr. Subhash Giri, Unit Head in the Department of Medicine at RML Hospital in Delhi.
Dr. Subhash says that there are many important components in our blood. These include red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin and platelets. All these cells are formed in bone marrows (spongy tissue inside bones). The CBC test mainly shows them about them. If their level is more or less than normal, then it indicates many health problems.
First of all talk RBC If we do, its job is to deliver oxygen to every part of the body. If the RBC is reduced, it causes anemia in the body and if RBC increases, then it can thicken blood and there is a risk of blood clots. There is a protein inside the RBC which is called hemoglobin. It means that the body is not getting oxygen according to the need. Due to this, problems like fatigue, weakness are there. If hemoglobin is increased then it indicates many diseases.
Dr. Subhash says that white blood cells are soldiers of our body. It is an immune system that fights the body attack virus, fungus, bacteria and other infections. There are also many types of types such as eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes and monocytes, if white blood cells are increasing in one's body, it tells about the risk ranging from some type of infection to cancer. If they are decreasing, then it means that the person's body's ability to fight any infection is decreasing.
What will happen if the body gets hurt somewhere and does not stop bleeding. It can be dangerous and fatal. The roll of platelets is that blood in the body becomes a blood clot at the right time so that if there is a cut or injury, there will be no blood flow. Platelets work that they go to the place of injury and stick to each other and prevent the blood from flowing. Platelets work is to make clot when needed and prevent excessive clots in the body. The risk of bleeding in the body increases due to low platelets. This is usually seen in some dengue patients.
If you feel tired again and again. It is taking longer to heal small wounds. So you can get this test done on the advice of a doctor. It is also easy to get this test done, just a small sample of blood is taken and a report is found in a few hours. The best thing is that a person with non-medical field can also read and understand it easily. But also take care not to do any treatment without medical advice.
