Low hemoglobin count in your blood indicates anemia. The average hemoglobin count for men and women is 13.5 and 12 g/dL, and anything less than that is considered anemia. Other conditions that cause low hemoglobin are cancer, kidney disease, lead poisoning, liver cirrhosis, and hypothyroidism.
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Please suggest a medicine for sickle cell anemia.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old, and I have sickle cell anemia. My Hb is 7.7 g/dL now. What medicines should I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sickle cell anemia has no proper cure. The goal of management is to: 1) Relieve pain (with pain killers). 2) Preventing infections. 3) Preventing complications. As you know in sickle cell anemia, red blood cells are abnormal in structure and function. So it needs... Read Full »
Why are my T3 and T4 levels high if not pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my thyroid test done. I am attaching the reports of the same. The note reads that a physiological rise in total T3 and T4 levels are seen in pregnancy and patients on steroids. Does it mean that I am pregnant? I am worried, as I am unmarried and have never had sex before. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid profile is entirely normal and it is not at all suggestive of pregnancy, so stop worrying about it. This amount of variation is acceptable. The note you read, just says that if som... Read Full »
My baby has low weight. Can it cause early pregnancy termination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 weeks pregnant (post IUI). Recently I got my growth scan done and it showed GA by LMP 29 weeks 3 days whereas GA by USG 28 weeks 2 days. Fetal body weight of 2.48 lbs and with a slight impression of asymmetrical IUGR. I am much worried about this 1 week 1 day gap between USG and l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and in my opinion one week difference may occur and can be considered a normal change. Your baby weight is fine and you are taking appropriate dose of amino acid and other medicines. Have a balanced and protein rich diet which inc... Read Full »
Please suggest a diagnosis and treatment based on my blood reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old and here are my blood test results: HGB - 10.4 from 12.5 - 15.5; HTC 31.8 from 37-47; MCV 73.6 from 82-98; MCH 24.1 from >27; Iron Ferrozine FE-24.7 from 50-170; Ferritin- 3.29 from 5-1478; TSH 1.81 from 0.4-4; FT4 1.03 from 0.89-1.76; FT3 4.89 from 4-8.3; TGAb - ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have not mentioned any complaint if present. In your report you can see low HB (hemoglobin), low MCV (mean corpuscular volume), low MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin), and low PCV (packed cell volume). This is suggestive of micr... Read Full »
I suffer from severe leg pain and sleep issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am dealing with low hemoglobin and platelet counts due to chronic liver disease (CLD). I am experiencing sleep issues and severe leg pain (nerve-related). I want to improve these factors. My medical history includes 11 months of a low albumin count. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. CLD (chronic liver disease) causes low hemoglobin and platelets. Hemoglobin can be increased to 9 to 10 gm/dl. Hemoglobin above this may raise portal pressure, increasing the risk of variceal bleeding in chronic liver ... Read Full »
Could my fatigue be due to low hemoglobin or iron levels?
Query: Hi doctor, I have some questions about my health, especially regarding hemoglobin. I am a 38-year-old woman and a heavy bleeder during my periods. Lately, I have been feeling tired a lot, and I am wondering if it could be anemia or iron deficiency. Looking back, I have experienced a few phases of l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Actually, hemoglobin levels can be checked at any time. Anyone's iron and folic acid levels can be tested as well, and if they are low, medication can be prescribed to bring them back to normal. It is ver... Read Full »
My leg wound is not healing despite medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My leg wound is taking time to heal. I do not have diabetes and underwent tests and taking medicines. I am slightly hypertensive. I hit a sharp table by mistake two months ago, which is how I received the wound. I was not bothered about the injury initially but gradually developed pain ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. It appears to be an ulcer of the foot due to injury. Your attached reports suggest low hemoglobin (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Therefore, I suggest the following treatment: Tab... Read Full »
My mother has severe menstrual bleeding, arthritis, and low Hb levels. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 53-year-old mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years ago and has been on medication since. Despite being in her early 50s, she has not entered menopause and experiences severe bleeding during menstruation. Her hemoglobin levels are low, necessitating iron supplements... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The arthritis medication may have led to anemia (low hemoglobin levels). I suggest you increase green leafy vegetables and fruits if not diabetic. I also suggest to include iron-rich foods like jaggery, dates, and lotus s... Read Full »
I have low ferritin levels despite medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old female. Yesterday, doctors have checked my blood. I am visiting a hospital frequently as I have iron deficiency anemia. The thing I am scared about is, my doctor asked me why my ferritin has not increased (just the opposite, it has decreased from 5.79 to 5.77) after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In viral infection, lymphocytosis means increased lymphocytes and neutrophil is relatively low because of increased lymphocytes. Platelet can be high in iron deficiency anemia. It is not a matter of worry just now. You can provide your reports to guide you further.... Read Full »
I suspect of having early nail clubbing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Does this look like an early nail clubbing? I came across something on the internet and started looking at my nails. I did a Schamroth test and I have a very small window. I am a bit concerned. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nail clubbing is present if oxygen saturation is low or if there is an increase in reduced hemoglobin for a long time. All clinical tests like Schamroth have its own drawback. So do not rely on Schamroth. Clubbing can occur without any disease. You need to get one art... Read Full »
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