An increased reticulocyte count indicates a strong bone marrow hematopoiesis. It is seen in hemolytic anemia, hemorrhagic anemia, pernicious anemia, as well as iron-deficiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia, and requires correction of the various causes of anemia, which may return to normal after the anemia is corrected.
Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells that have been specially stained for residual ribonucleic acid (RNA) to form a “reticulated” structure. An elevated reticulocyte count suggests active bone marrow hematopoiesis, which occurs when anemia and anemia treatment are effective, and usually returns to normal when the anemia is corrected.
Hemolytic anemia requires hormonal treatment such as high-dose prednisone, hemorrhagic anemia should be actively hemostatic, patients with pernicious anemia can be injected intramuscular vitamin B12 or folic acid, and patients with iron-deficiency anemia should be supplemented with iron supplements, such as ferrous sulfate. All anemia can be treated with blood transfusion in severe cases.
High reticulocyte count, combined with hemoglobin, etc. to clarify whether there is anemia, and actively seek medical treatment, according to the cause of anemia in accordance with medical advice.