What is the treatment for high MCV?

Treating macrocytic anemia This can be done with supplements or foods like spinach and red meat. You may be able to take supplements that include folate and other B vitamins. You may also need vitamin B-12 injections if you don’t absorb oral vitamin B-12 properly.

How long does it take for MCV to return to normal?

MCV takes 6 to 8 weeks of heavy drinking—we which we define as consuming ≥40 grams of alcohol/ day5—to become elevated and returns to normal within 3 months of abstinence.

How can I lower my MCV and MCH levels?

Low MCH levels usually occur as a result of iron deficiency that has led to anemia. Doctors may recommend that individuals add more iron and vitamin B6 to their diet. Eating vitamin C and fiber, along with foods that contain iron, may also help increase the MCH levels.

How do I get my MCV back to normal?

Stopping heavy drinking allows the bone marrow to recover, and the MCV usually returns to normal within two months.

How long does it take to reverse Macrocytosis?

The precise mechanism underlying macro- cytosis still is unknown. However, alcohol appears to interfere directly with RBC development, because the macrocytes disappear within 2 to 4 months of abstinence.

How do you lower MCH levels?

Treatment for low MCH caused by iron deficiency can include adding iron-rich foods to your diet (there are even vegetarian options) and taking iron supplements. In rare cases, such as when symptoms are severe or blood loss has occurred, you may need a blood transfusion.

What causes high MCV?

Cirrhosis (a type of disease that destroys the liver) can cause high MCV levels. Another cause of a high MCV level is alcohol abuse . Hypothyroidism can cause the MCV level to be too high. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in front of the neck

What medications cause high MCV?

MCV is raised by phenytoin, metformin, sulfasalazine, ziduvidine and chemotherapeutics drugs like methotrexate.

What are the causes for a high MCV count?

Alcoholism or Aplastic Anemia. Macrocytosis is the condition of excess large RBCs and can cause chronic liver disease.

B12 Deficiency. The vitamin can be found in meat,fish and dairy products.

Folate Deficiency. Folate is present in green leafy vegetables and liver.

Symptoms and Treatment.

Complications.

Why your MCV is too high?

The most common cause of high MCV results is Macrocytic Anemia, also called Macrocytosis. This means that your blood cells are too large. If your results are high your doctor will likely want to run further tests. But note that elevated levels are often a benign or very low risk.