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Blood Tests

Regular blood testing is an important way to know about our physical well-being. Blood tests can be done routinely once a year. Complete blood count, thyroid panel, lipid panel, complete metabolic panel, basic metabolic panel, and enzyme markers are commonly tested.

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My son, who has ADHD, has high urea levels. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 5 years old and has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He is taking Methylphenidate and some supplements. Recently, he underwent a blood test as advised by the child psychiatrist. Everything is normal, but his blood urea level came in at 44 mg/dL, while his creat...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.A slightly elevated blood urea level may not necessarily indicate a problem, as it can be influenced by various factors. A creatinine level within the normal range is a positive sign. Do not worry too much if your child is active and doing well.Thank you.  Read Full »

I have had a fever for a month. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old woman. I weigh 149.91 Ibs. I am suffering from fever since one month. Almost daily the temperature is ranging from 99 to 101. Especially in the afternoon. I also have a headache along with fever. Both increases together. Also, there is severe pain in the muscles of t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your primary complaint is a fever, especially during the afternoon hours. Your LFT (liver function test) is revealing transaminitis. Rest of the investigations which you have posted are nor...  Read Full »

I have allergies from a long time. Kindly guide.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old male. I have been dealing with allergies for some time now, and I am seeking your expert guidance on effective strategies for managing them. Allergies have been impacting my quality of life, and I am eager to learn more about how to alleviate my symptoms and minimize ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about allergies. Allergy is a reaction that occurs due to the release of histamine by the mast cells in the body and they are types 1 to 5. Specific al...  Read Full »

I am having shoulder pain after scoliosis surgery. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I underwent scoliosis surgery eight years ago and have been experiencing a pain around my left shoulder blade. Recently this pain has gotten so bad it has become difficult to even breathe and sleep. Is it possible something is wrong with the rods that were placed during the surgery?  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The segments adjacent to the one that was stabilized may sometimes start to misbehave due to abnormal loads. As it has been eight years since surgery, the likelihood of an infection and loosening are less likely, though it cannot be completely ruled out. You need to se...  Read Full »

I am a 22-year-old woman who had non-penetrative sex with my boyfriend. Should I be concerned about pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, and I am not taking any medicine. All blood levels were normal, blood cells were normal, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was 0.9 (still within the normal range), and urine and stool tests were normal. X-rays of the chest, lungs, and heart were normal, and th...  Read Full »


Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You are correct. Your blood tests are all normal. Chest X-rays reveal nothing unusual (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The Epstein-Bar should not have any long-term consequences. I am curious ...  Read Full »

I underwent routine blood tests, but the laboratory assistant reused the vacutainer holder. Can I get infected with blood-borne diseases?

Query: Hello doctor, I had gone through an annual health check-up and got my routine blood tests done. The laboratory assistant who took my blood sample reused the vacutainer holder. However, the needle used was new and fresh. I am worried that some invisible blood particles might be left over on the vacut...  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. In your case, it is nearly impossible to transmit any blood-borne diseases. The needle did not come in contact with the holder, and a very small puncture site was there. Also, the phlebotomist used fresh gloves. ...  Read Full »

My spleen is enlarged, and CBC is normal. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have enlarged spleen for the last two years. I am 24 years old, male. My spleen size went from 5.28 inches two years back to 5.5 to 5.6 inches four months back. My CBC report looks normal and I have a vitamin B12 level of 349 and a vitamin D of 11.13. I have MCV level 102.4 and MCH l...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and below is my opinion. The various causes for enlarged spleen include infection like malaria, Gaucher disease like storage disorder, hemolytic anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, infections, liver disease, etc. The CBC (complete blood count) ...  Read Full »

My M2-PK is 150. Does it indicate cancer in me?

Query: Hello doctor, My M2-PK is 150. Does it mean that I have cancer? There was no pain, just a regular checkup. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. No, it does not imply cancer alone. Many healthy people, as well as patients with other non-cancerous diseases like rheumatic diseases, diabetic nephropathy, chronic heart diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, sepsis, may have elevated levels. So there ...  Read Full »

Can I marry someone of the same blood group?

Query: Hi doctor, I am going to get married after six months. My fiance is my dad's sister's son. Our blood groups are the same B+. Will there be any problem to the baby? If yes, then what is the solution?  Read Full »


Dr. Lohit Chauhan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The blood group will not be a problem but, there are chances of high consanguinity. Consanguineous marriages are associated with an increased risk for congenital malformations and autosomal recessive diseases, with some resultant increased postnatal mortality in the offsp...  Read Full »

Does my blood test results show fatty liver?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old. I have got the results of my blood tests. The doctor told me that I have fatty liver. I am concerned regarding the values presenting in the high range. What do these results mean? I have a hemoglobin of 16.4 g/dL, hematocrit of 53.4 percent, WBC of 9000 per microliter ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanya Dhingra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports and some parameters are slightly high. But I do not find anything abnormally wrong in the reports. Your creatinine and urea are normal and it indicates that the kidney is in healthy condition. Your hemoglobin le...  Read Full »

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