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I am suffering from cold. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 65-year-old female. I had a cold and took Amoxicillin seven days ago. I still have a cold. My complete blood count is normal except for the mean platelet volume.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have taken Amoxicillin for seven days, then I suggest you not take it anymore. For the common cold, I would like to start different medications now. Anti-allergic medications will be a better option here. And I suggest you take a few p... Read Full »
I underwent blood test this week. Kindly review my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a blood test done this week. The investigations are as follows: Red cell distribution width is 11.4 %, platelets count is 130*10^3 per microliter of blood, and mean platelet volume is 13.3 fL. Morphology remarks: Giant platelets are seen, and small clumps of platelets are seen. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me tell you that there are abnormalities like high MPV (mean platelet volume) and the presence of giant platelets. This type of picture occurs when there is platelet destruction. So, the bone marrow is stimulated more, and hence a lot of premature platelets get... Read Full »
Does high mean platelet volume indicate a type of blood cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I just had my routine medical check-up. And I got my CBC report. My platelet count is 210000 and in range but my MPV (mean platelet volume) is 12.8. Is it anything to really worry about? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not to worry about your platelet count and MPV. In your attached report, total WBC (white blood cells) count is borderline low and lymphocyte count is borderline high. So it could be a temporary viral infection. You can repeat your CBC (complete blood count)... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I looked at my CBC report for pre-operative clearance and my MPV is low (8.3). All other CBC values were normal. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just gone through all your blood reports. Everything seems to be normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). MPV (mean platelet value) which you specially mentioned like to have on a low level than normal. For that, you initially like to know MPV help... Read Full »