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Please review my wife's CBC reports.
Query: Hi doctor, My wife's iron and ferritin were low, so the doctor ordered CBC. CBC showed low WBC, high monocytes, and high RBC, which is what made us scared. She has schistocytes and elliptocytes among other RBC morphologies. We read about it and are very worried, and she had a C-section three years b... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your wife's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The report shows schistocytes, which are fragmented RBC (red blood cell), commonly seen in hemolytic anemia. So, to rule out hemolysis, serum LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), retic... Read Full »
Can the same blood group cause problems after marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's and mine blood groups are the same. Both of our blood group is B. Will there be any problem in our married life? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two major blood group systems. ABO - According to this system, the blood group can be A, B, O, or AB. Rh system - According to this system, the blood group can be Rh positive or negative. You have not mentioned the Rh grouping. You both have the same blo... Read Full »
Why is my indirect bilirubin level high?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45 year old male. I have recently checked my blood test and my liver function test shows 1.6 total bilirubin, 0.6 direct bilirubin and 0.9 indirect bilirubin. What might be the problem? I have high blood pressure and fatty liver. My current medication includes Covance 25 mg, Concor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your indirect bilirubin being high (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is generally a sign of hemolysis(breakdown of red blood cells). Did you have a recent fever? You also have fatty liver, which may also cause this. I would suggest you to r... Read Full »
Why is my bilirubin level a bit higher?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male, weigh 198.4 lbs , height is 5 feet 9 inches, non-smoker, non-alcohol drinker. I do not have any symptoms or signs, normal eye, and skin color. I am taking Cipralex 15 mg for the past one year. Had a history of bladder stone and it required admission for one wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If Mmol means micron mol, then it is fine (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a normal variant of hyperbilirubinemia. Most common cause of the condition is hemolysis, Gilbert syndrome is also a common cause of such a situation. In both the co... Read Full »
Why does my hemoglobin level remain the same with blood infusion?
Query: Hello doctor, My hemoglobin level is low. My ferritin level is at high 959.7 mg/ml. My hemoglobin levels is same even after taking three units of blood in the last month. It is still 6 g/dl. Last month my is ESR 32 and now it is 110, platelet count 128000 last month and now it is 60000, WBC count 43... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and following is my opinion for your asked question. In your attached report, reticulocyte count and bilirubin level are high. Ferritin is also high. Liver and spleen enlarged in USG (ultra... Read Full »
Please review my LFT, and let me know if my liver is healthy.
Query: Hi doctor, A couple of weeks back, I took the a few blood tests that I have attached due to a bacterial food infection. I am fine now after the course of antibiotics. I would like to know whether my liver is healthy. Please review my LFT and advise whether my liver is fine. Please prescribe medicati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the report you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Sorry for your discomfort. Your liver enzymes that is SGOT (aspartate transaminase), SGPT (alanine transaminase), alkaline phosphatase and GGT (gamma-glutayl transferase) are normal.... Read Full »
My 6-month-old son has been diagnosed with G6PD deficiency. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is six months old and has been identified with G6PD deficiency. His hemoglobin levels are 0.92 gm/dL. I want to know whether the deficiency is mild, moderate, or severe. As I read, 10 to 60 percent of the levels are moderate. Also, I have heard legumes are restricted. We have a pul... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. To classify G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency, clinical hemolytic episodes and hyperbilirubinemia also need to be considered. If there is a continuous hemolysis attack and due to that hemoglobi... Read Full »
I have been experiencing weakness and tiredness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel weak and tired today after undergoing a blood test, and my vitamin B12 level is 96.4 pg/mL. What should I do? Also I am a vegetarian. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Let me to download your laboratory report and respond to you afterward. Your laboratory report vitamin B12 is low 96.5, homocysteine is high, folate is normal CBC is normal HbA1c, Thyroid profile test and RFT is n... Read Full »
Can you please confirm my friend's diagnosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a general practitioner. I would like to consult with you regarding my friend, who has a normochromic normocytic anemia. His hemoglobin is currently 7.5. His diagnosis is not clear. I have all his laboratory data and bone marrow biopsy as well as aspiration if you want. He used to tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Based on the available information, it is evident that the patient is experiencing periodic hemolysis alongside severe vitamin B12 deficiency. The corrected RPI indicates an appropriate bone marrow response to the anemia. The potential causes for the condition include medication-induced fact... Read Full »