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Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids. My hemoglobin is very low at 5.6. I feel very weak and had a severe headache for two days. What to do? Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Hemoglobin of 5.6 g% is really low. With this amount of hemoglobin, we put you into the group of severe anemia. Due to low oxygenation, you could be having severe headaches. Painkiller like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol can b... Read Full »
What is the reason behind my muscle weakness?
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 25 years. My height is 5'10" and I weight 78 kg. I am suffering from muscle twitches and extreme muscle weakness and muscle pain from last one month. I went to a neurologist and he says reflexes are normal and asked me not to worry and he put me on tablet Remylin-D. I am curr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:Muscle twitches, muscle weakness and muscle pain since one month could be due to calcium deficiency. Has serum calcium level been evaluated?Associated dehydration along with anemia requires evaluation.At least 6-8 liters of wa... Read Full »
Do you think my mom has some blood disorder?
Query: Hi doctor,I am concerned that my mother may have an undiagnosed blood disorder. Can you let me know if her symptoms are anything that can be related any blood disorder? She is 54 years old. Her weight is 143 lbs. There is no history of cardiac problem or diabetes. She is relatively healthy and eats ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: There appears to be no hematologic disorder as tests are normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Swelling in the legs could be due to varicose veins, causing fluid accumulation. Central retinal vein occlu... Read Full »
Please help me understand my blood results.
Query: Hi doctor,I was diagnosed with anemia due to heavy periods. I was told to double up on my iron supplements. My iron is already high and my ferritin is low. My binding is not even registering. My results are as follows. Ferritin 8.0 ng/mL, iron 333 ug/dL, iron-binding capacity and transferrin saturat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query my opinion is as follows: The values are very rare. However, I will try to help you to the best of my knowledge. Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Serum iron is high, as you are on iron supplements. The body will take a longer period of time, u... Read Full »
What should I do for my extreme anemia, enlarged spleen, and IBS?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a severely anemic patient. I have been on iron and B12 shots for three decades, but still, there is no improvement. I have got enlarged spleen, IBS, and also no absorption from the gut. I had undergone so many tests but nobody seems to have answers. I stay exhausted, dizzy, and pal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are on iron and vitamin B12 shots, I would assume that it could be nutritional. It is obvious that no absorption from the gut and also IBS will complicate it. An enlarged spleen could be due to increased destruction in the spleen or the production of cells in t... Read Full »