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Why is my eosinophils elevated after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood test done three months ago, and it was normal. But a week back, I had another one because of a stomach ulcer, and the doctor wanted to rule out gallstones, pancreatitis, etc. My WBC was 10.9, and my eosinophils were high. The only thing I did was getting the COVID-19 vac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Commonly, eosinophils are raised in allergic reactions and worm infestation, and rarely it is a part of some malignant process (but it is extremely rare). Yes, it can be seen elevated post-vaccine if there is some anaphylactic reaction. Flu can also raise eosinophils... Read Full »
Should I take blood thinner for COVID in my third trimester?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31-years-old. I am currently in my seventh month of pregnancy. I got a cough, cold, and fever for two and three days last week; afterward, I got better. Post that, my husband also got a cold and fever. He went to the office, so he tested for COVID-19, and the result was positive. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you did not develop any severe signs and symptoms of COVID-19. In COVID-19, Aspirin and its analogs do not have any prognostic role. However, oral Rivaroxaban does play a role in preventing and managing low to intermediate grade COVID-19 associated disseminated i... Read Full »
I am COVID positive, and my resting heart rate is 100. Shall I take tablet Xarelto now?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. My height is 5.7 feet, and my weight is 163 lbs. I am tested positive for COVID-19 today. My resting heart rate is 100, and I am fine without any scaring symptoms. My father died unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism at the age of 33, and my three siblings h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your heart rate seems to be linked to the anxiety of being tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease-2019). Only a small number of patients get severe problems with this disease. And after vaccination, the complications become further smaller. Vaccinated people ... Read Full »
Which medication should I take for my elevated D-dimer levels, Heparin or Aspirin?
Query: Hello doctor, I went through the lighter course of COVID-19 last month. I am fully recovered now for over a month. But my D-dimer lever is still up. Since the start of COVID until yesterday, it was fluctuating. The cut-off is 0.53mg/l, but I have fluctuating levels of 0.78, 1.17, 0.68, 0.74, and 0... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should stay on Aspirin for a week or longer. Add an anticoagulant, preferably Rivaroxaban 20 mg once daily for at least a couple of weeks. It seems you are having a low-grade compensated DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation). Due to COVID-19, you might ha... Read Full »