100 Medical Facts: Lab Ranges, Symptoms and Treatments
A practical reference sheet for medical students, aspirants, or practicing doctors who want a quick refresher. 1. Hemoglobin (Hb) Normal: Male: 13.5–17.5 g/dL, Female: 12.0–15.5 g/dL Low: Anemia – fatigue, pallor Treatment: Iron supplements, blood transfusion 2. WBC Count (Total Leukocyte Count) Normal: 4,000–11,000 /mm³ High: Infection, inflammation Low: Bone marrow suppression Treatment: Antibiotics or manage cause 3. Platelet Count Normal: 150,000–450,000 /mm³ Low: Bleeding tendency High: Risk of clotting Treatment: Transfusion or antiplatelet meds 4. RBC Count Normal: Male: 4.7–6.1 million/µL, Female: 4.2–5.4 million/µL Low: Anemia High: Polycythemia Treatment: Depends on underlying cause 5. Hematocrit (Hct) Normal: Male: 41–50%, Female: 36–44% Low: Anemia High: Dehydration, polycythemia Treatment: Fluid resuscitation, phlebotomy 6. MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) Normal: 80–100 fL Low: Microcytic anemia High: Macrocytic anemia Treatment: Iron, B12, folate as needed 7. MCH/MCHC Norma...