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I underwent blood test this week. Kindly review my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a blood test done this week. The investigations are as follows: Red cell distribution width is 11.4 %, platelets count is 130*10^3 per microliter of blood, and mean platelet volume is 13.3 fL. Morphology remarks: Giant platelets are seen, and small clumps of platelets are seen. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me tell you that there are abnormalities like high MPV (mean platelet volume) and the presence of giant platelets. This type of picture occurs when there is platelet destruction. So, the bone marrow is stimulated more, and hence a lot of premature platelets get... Read Full »
Is my weird rash related to diabetes or fatty liver?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 31 years old. I was diagnosed with prediabetes at the age of 14. I did not focus much on it until in my 20s when I got diagnosed with actual diabetes with an Hba1c of 12 or 14. Eventually, I was put on insulin. My first orders were 10 units of Levemir at bedtime and to go up three uni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that these rashes are idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. These are usually acute and self-limiting and occur in women between 20 to 40 years of age ... Read Full »
Why does my son have blisters after taking steroids?
Query: Hello doctor, My son was diagnosed with ITP a few months ago. He is on steroids since then. But now, he developed blood blisters on his lips and in his mouth, bruises, and spots of petechiae. I am scared. Should he be taken off the steroids? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Treatment of ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura) is really challenging. The effect of steroids starts very early. But with immunosuppressants like 6- MP (6-Mercaptopurine), it takes weeks to get the effect of th... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My nephew has been unwell since few days. Since two weeks, he has small blood patches on thigh, calves and ankles. Petechial rash and bruising are also present. The doctors have diagnosed him with ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura). I am writing to you to get a second opinion. He h... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Isolated low platelet count with normal hemoglobin and CBC (complete blood count) usually is the key laboratory finding for ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) as there in this case. It is the diagnosis of exclusion, however. I need a few more details about his m... Read Full »