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Medical Conditions - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of slowly progressing leukemia affecting the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps fight against infections. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, painful and swollen lymph nodes, enlarged spleen with pain in the abdominal area, loss of weight, night sweats, and recurrent infections. Older adults, white people, family history, and persons exposed to chemicals are more prone to get chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It also increases the risk of other cancers and causes immune problems.

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My father is diagnosed with leukemia. Can you help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father has absolute lymphocytosis.

Kindly advice on monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows, 1. Going through the markers and the count, a diagnosis of MBL (monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis) can be thought of. 2.

What are my chances of having CLL based on the blood reports?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not find any significant abnormality in the report. At one stage, your lymphocytes were high that is 4.4.

Percentage of B cells is high. Is it leukemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At the age of 55 years, if persistent lymphocytosis is seen, then CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) should be ruled out.

What causes persistent fever after chemotherapy for CLL?

Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have mentioned in the history that the patient is having chronic lymphocytic leukemia. And the total count is high, as per history.

Can Ibrutinib effectively cure stage 2 chronic lymphocytic leukemia in a 49-year-old?

Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible.

I have a high white blood count. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is not of the bone marrow.

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