A reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood is known as anemia. When anemia is caused by chronic inflammation or chronic diseases, it is called anemia of inflammation. Chronic kidney diseases, cancer, AIDS, and arthritis are the associated conditions that prevent the usage of stored iron in the body by blood cells.
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Should I do blood works regularly to monitor my enlarged spleen?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-years- old male, 5.61 feet, and 178 lbs. I have had an enlarged spleen of 5.51 inches to 5.91 inches since many years. No other symptoms and every six months I get my blood work done with normal results. Should I pursue this more? My pathologist says it could be my normal si... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Enlarged spleen is seen in liver diseases, hemolytic anemia, parasitic infestation especially malaria, autoimmune disorders, rheumatological diseases. An enlarged spleen is not normal at all, this can cause symptoms, sooner... Read Full »
My son has microcytic hypochromic anemia. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My son has microcytic hypochromic anemia and mild anisopoikilocytosis with ovalocytes seen. No hemoparasites seen. What can I do? Currently, he is taking Cyclosporin 100 mg, and previously, he used to take Prednisone 30 mg. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per the reports he is having autoimmune hemolytic anemia because of reticulocyte count high, normoblast is seen, DCT (direct Coombs test) positive, ICT (indirect Coombs test) posit... Read Full »
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