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Query: Hello doctor, I am a hemophiliac and suffering from severe hemophilia A. I am using factor VIII injection frequently. Is there any other permanent cure available for hemophilia? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I understood your concern. The only treatment for your case is prophylactic factor 8 injections twice or thrice a week because factor VIII activity of less than two percent leads to spontaneous bleeding risk. Try to avoid injury to the body. Also, a regular foll... Read Full »
I am suffering from spleen enlargement, on-and-off fever, and blood deficiency. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have spleen enlargement, on-and-off fever, and blood deficiency. I felt weak and irritated and started eating unusual things like dust on the windows. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your query. Features suggest micronutrient deficiency. You need to get some laboratory investigation done. Get CBC (complete blood count), LDH (Lactate dehydrogenase ), ferritin, ALT (alanine transaminase), and creatinine levels done. Build up your vitamin B... Read Full »
Is JAK2 mutation a life-threatening condition?
Query: Hi doctor, I understand that JAK2 myeloproliferative or myelodysplastic overlap disorder is life-threatening if it turns into an acute transformation. However, in your opinion, is the condition generally considered life-threatening when there has not yet been a severe transformation? That is when i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. JAK2 mutations are severe conditions if they undergo an acute transformation. It means the cells in our body, especially the precursors of our blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets), start proliferating suddenly ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My 18-month-old child underwent some routine blood tests. Her results are as follows: Test result bio ref range: Vitamin B12 1214 pg/mL (220 – 920 pg/mL) Aspartate aminotransferase ST (SGOT-serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase) 54 U/L (0 – 40 U/L) Calcium 10.6 mg/dl (8.5 �... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. We need to see the context or symptoms for which the tests are done. Does she suffer from any illness? and why were these tests done? Please send details of the patient's condition. Thank you. Read Full »
Is there any serious issue with my blood test report?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a male, who weighs 108 lbs and I am 5.6 feet tall. I got my blood test done, and the report showed that my TLC is 5800, neutrophils is 80, lymphocytes are 17, monocytes is 2, hemoglobin is 9.1 g/dL, PCV is 27, total RBC is 3.8, and platelets is 2.3 lakhs. Is there any serious prob... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history provided, the neutrophils count is slightly high, and hemoglobin level is low. Low hemoglobin can be from nutritional anemia, which includes iron-deficiency anemia as well. So, get your serum ferritin and TIBC (total iron binding capacity) test... Read Full »
Help me with the reason for the abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting.
Query: Hi doctor, I have blood issues. Recently I have been facing this problem like unexplained fever, vomiting, right upper abdominal pain, severe weakness, dizziness, fainting, bone pain, feeling very tired without doing anything, blurry vision, ear tingling, shortness of breath, feeling very uncomforta... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having multiple symptoms according to provided history. Here one single diagnosis cannot be made. But it can be a generalized viral infection. Excess anxiety also can lead to multiple site body pain and dizziness. I suggest you consul... Read Full »
My laboratory reports show a high blood platelet count. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My laboratory reports show a high blood platelet count of 630,000 per microliter of blood, and I am worried. My doctor suggested an appointment with an oncologist and blood specialist. I have had heart problems and have one stent. I am currently taking Prozac, Effient, Aspirin, Lisino... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.High platelet count could be from a primary cause or a secondary cause. Primary cause includes myeloproliferative neoplasm, and secondary causes include post-hemorrhage, inflammation, infection, etc. So kindly provide your detailed clinical history and full CBC (complet... Read Full »
Is blood disorder the reason for not having periods and exterme fatigue?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I am always fatigued. I have not got my periods for around eight months now. I went to my gynecologist and done a lot of blood tests. She also gave me Provera to trigger my period but still, I did not get it. Several blood test results were abnormal. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You are not having four different blood disorders as shown in your reports but they come under thrombocheck panel where there is a defect in coagulation of blood. It is an autoimmune disord... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been told that I have a thalassemia minor and I know that I cannot donate blood. I am also a diabetic. Is there anything else I should not do? Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.You are having thalassemia and diabetes, hence you cannot donate blood. As in endocrine disorders like diabetes, the donor is permanently deferred. You have to take care of the maintenance of blood sugar and Hb (hemoglobi... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with MGUS. Should I worry about it?
Query: Hi doctor, A hematologist has reviewed my reports, and I have been diagnosed with MGUS. My oncologist ordered the laboratories. I want a second opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) is an indolent type of disease with ups and downs in its course. It is now down, meaning no signs and symptoms and biochemical derangements have been detected. The only abnormality is a minute quantity of kappa-r... Read Full »