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I have a low ferritin level. Can taking Zincofer cause harm?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. My Hb level is 13, whereas my ferritin level is 14. What shall I do to improve my ferritin? Also, I feel fatigue, mood swings and hair fall. Please suggest me some supplements? I have been suggested with Zincofer. Will that tablet cause any side effect? Will my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: It is still early stage of iron deficiency anemia. Hemoglobin is normal, however, ferritin is low. Yes, Zincofer can be taken. However, any Ferrous Fumarate supplements or iron supplements can be taken. For better absorpt... Read Full »
Can you please interpret my wife's reports?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife has been suffering from a cold and a bad throat for the past 11 days. Since then, she also has a low fever of 99 degrees Fahrenheit and it subsides during the night. The doctor suggested Augmentin 625 mg, but now the fingertips in the left hand have been swollen. As per laboratory ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: The hemoglobin is mildly low and red blood cells look microcytic hypochromic. She has mild iron deficiency anemia. Her WBC count is mildly high and increased neut... Read Full »
What are the causes of my iron-deficiency anemia?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 50-year-old male, who until recently was in relatively good health, other than idiopathic severe osteoporosis and depression. Over the past six months, I have become lethargic, out of breath after very simple tasks, and loss of memory. My primary doctor noticed that my hemoglobin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: CT with contrast helps us in looking for any structural abnormalities. If there are any strictures (narrowed areas) or any masses (like carcinoma), the... Read Full »
What causes an iron deficiency or over absorption?
Query: Hi doctor,My TIBC 508, transferrin 363, transferrin saturation 17%, iron 85, and total LDH 109. Do these values indicate iron deficiency or over-absorption? I am on regular Synthyroid, Singulair, Prilosec, vitamin C, and oral contraceptives. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: It appears to be an early iron deficiency. Serum ferritin would have been more helpful in gauging the iron stores. Interaction between vitamin C and or... Read Full »
Can you suggest a treatment plan based on my blood smear report?
Query: Hi doctor, My blood smear result showed RBC - microcytic normochromic with anisocytosis and poikilocytosis, WBC - normal with neutrophilic predominance. What treatment should I get? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: At this age, microcytic hypochromic anemia is often due to iron deficiency. Neutrophils could be increased due to stress or mild infection. There is nothing to worry about, it is probably resolved and reducing as you have... Read Full »
Please suggest ways to improve serum iron levels.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old female. I have been experiencing a rigorous hair fall. I am also feeling tired and dizzy. My skin and hair have become very rough and dry. Also, the blood loss during periods is excessive. I got my blood tests done six months back and my serum iron was 36. My doctor ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Serum iron has improved and is almost near normal. The body is using up iron to prepare RBC (red blood cell) and in other activities. Hence, improvement of seru... Read Full »
Please help me understand my blood results.
Query: Hi doctor,I was diagnosed with anemia due to heavy periods. I was told to double up on my iron supplements. My iron is already high and my ferritin is low. My binding is not even registering. My results are as follows. Ferritin 8.0 ng/mL, iron 333 ug/dL, iron-binding capacity and transferrin saturat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query my opinion is as follows: The values are very rare. However, I will try to help you to the best of my knowledge. Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Serum iron is high, as you are on iron supplements. The body will take a longer period of time, u... Read Full »
What causes of high white blood cell count?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 29-year-old female. I am overweight. My regular doctor noticed my WBC has been high every single time he has drawn my blood. He even asked me to come back several times to double-check. It has been like this and climbing slowly for a year. He referred me to an oncologist. But in the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: A rising WBC (white blood cell) count in the absence of any infection, however mild is sometimes worrisome and that is being at present felt by your doctor. Mild ... Read Full »
My red blood cell level is high.Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My CBC test showed RBC level as 7.1. Doctors told me that this value is high. The MCV is 56.8 and MCH is 15.4 which are low. I used to smoke when I did the first test. When I went for the test again after 2 months, I had quit smoking. Even then the result was the same. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your CBC (Complete Blood Count) reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Your RBC count is high and this condition is called as polycythemia. Polycythemia is usually present in high altitu... Read Full »