Can beta thalassemia minor affect the relationship DNA test?
Hi doctor,
I am beta thalassemia minor. If I go for a relationship DNA test with my son, will the DNA report be false due to this?
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is the prognosis of pulmonary Koch's disease?
Hi doctor,
My friend was diagnosed with refractory T cell ALL pulmonary Koch's with the organized pericardial collection. He was admitted to a hospital and now they discharged him and advised further treatment. Please give me valuable advice. What is the current condition? And how much is the percentage of living?
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Is a sudden drop in neutrophil and WBC count concerning?
Hi doctor,
I am a 30-year-old woman. I have recently lost a pregnancy at 19 weeks due to membrane rupture. I had induced abortion with Misoprostol two weeks back and there is no complication since. I have had a CBC done almost every week from the starting of my pregnancy and they were all absolutely normal. A month back I had normal complete blood count with WBC 7.5 and neutrophils 5.2. After abortion, I had some trouble being tired and sleepy, hence I have repeated the CBC yesterday. Everything came out the same except for the WBC which is now 4.7 and the neutrophils are 2.28. I have been very stressed out with the abortion experience and I am very much disturbed, depressed, tired and sleepy both during and after the procedure. The obstetrician did not seem concerned, but I was surprised by the drop. I am worried that this drop in neutrophils might be something more worrisome like leukemia. I do not have any fever, flu or cold for many months. I took Propylthiouracil for a few months recently but stopped right before the abortion. I had a urine culture yesterday which is also clear. I have no other symptoms but some pain in the lower abdomen which the doctor said was normal after the abortion. I had a similar neutrophil count three years ago. At that time it was 2.15, so it is not unheard for me. But I am more concerned about the quick drop. Is it something I should be worried about? I feel so tired and overwhelmed by all that happened with the pregnancy.
Kindly help me.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What causes recurrent fever and body pain in a 13-year-old?
Hi doctor,
My son is 13 years old and his weight is 101 lbs. His WBC is 6000, lymphocyte is around 50% (checked thrice in the last two years), Hb is 11 g% and HbE trait. His overall health is fine, but he is getting recurrent fever attack of around four to five times in a year with severe body pain. Please help.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can two people with the same blood group get married?
Hi doctor,
I am 30 years old. I am planning to get married to a girl who is known to me. We have a very good understanding. But, we have the same blood group that is O-positive. Since the blood group is a factor in having babies, do you think having the same positive blood group could create problems for future generations? My father is very concerned about this. He talked with several doctors and they ensured that it could create problems. And they do not want me to marry this girl. I spoke with another doctor and she replied that it is not a big problem.
I am in great trouble right now, how could I give a clear explanation to my father about this issue? My father told me he knows couples of the same positive blood group who have been married for 10 years without having a baby. And doctors could not find any problems for both men and women. But their blood immune system did not match to have a baby.
I have these questions:
One thing to clarify is that we are two brothers and two sisters and all the six members of my family have the same blood group O positive. My elder sister got a baby after eight years and her husband is B positive. And my younger sister always gets sick since the antibody of her blood cell might not be strong enough to fight disease.
My father explained, due to my parents having the same blood group; my sisters might get those above-explained problems. I will explain my family based on your explanation.
Thank you in advance.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
