What are the measures to get the blood values in control?

Question

Hello doctor,

Please find attached the blood test report. Highlighted in bold are the tests which are out of range. Can you please advice on the reasons and corrective measures to get the exceeded test values in control? Do I need to perform any follow-up tests? I have got the blood test profile checked just as a general checkup and not specific to any illness (I get it checked once every two years).

Answer 1

Hello,

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I have gone through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and I am impressed with your overall health. However, there are a few things that need to be sorted out.

Your total red blood cells and hemoglobin levels are slightly increased than normal but not significant in the absence of symptoms like headache, hypertension, itching in the body after a warm bath, etc. If you are a long-term smoker, this could be a cause of the slight increase. Do you have any chronic lung disease or kidney disease that is known to you?

Also, I see that your serum lipase is a little off, it usually indicates pancreatitis. Are your suffering from any symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, nausea, or vomiting? I suggest you repeat serum lipase.

Answer 2

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The cholesterol level is moderately high and for now, you just need lifestyle modifications like dietary restriction of fatty food containing LDL and triglycerides both. You can increase HDL intake in the form of fish and certain nuts in moderate amounts. Also get some walking or jogging five days a week at least. This will do for now.

Coming to the most important one, the lipase. It usually indicates pancreatitis. Can you describe what your symptoms were with the upset stomach? We have to be sure about this. Hence, I asked you to repeat the test and preferably from a different lab.

I want to be sure whether it was pancreatitis or not because it cannot be left untreated. However, since you do not seem to have fever or abdominal pain or nausea or vomiting it would be better to repeat serum lipase. If positive again, do an ultrasound of upper abdomen.

I hope this helps.

Answer 3

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Is the stool pale and bulky, and does it float in water? Because if you are having malabsorption due to pancreatic issues, this can happen.

It is absolutely fine to repeat the result in the same lab as well. I have seen all other reports, so it seems quite good.

Please get the ultrasonography of upper abdomen done as well. This will be conclusive.