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The monocyte count is high in my CBC count. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got my CBC done as a part of a routine check-up in which my Hgb, RBC, platelets, WBC counts was entirely within the range except for monocytes. My monocytes were 5280 per microliter of blood. I feel healthy otherwise and except for PCOS have no other known medical condition.... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I read your concern, and below is my opinion. There are many causes for high monocyte count. Your monocyte count is high and cannot be neglected.The temporary viral infection also can cause high monocyte count. You do not have any symptoms, so temporary mild viral ... Read Full »
Why do I have severe pain in my fingertips and toes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had chronic bloating, indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea for over a month. During that same time, I developed frequent shortness of breath and palpitations with exertion upon waking and after eating. Also, during the same time, I began having severe pain in my fing... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The serum protein and creatinine levels are a bit high possibly due to increased protein intake or associated dehydration in recent times. Monocytes are mildly elevated and BUN (blood urea nitrogen) levels are in the up... Read Full »
My blood test shows platelets and monocytes above the normal range. Is this a sign of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood test shows platelets and monocytes above the normal range. Is this a sign of cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two types of thrombocytosis, primary and secondary. Primary thrombocytosis is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bone marrow cause an increase in platelets. Secondary thrombocytosis is due to another condition the patient may be suffering from, Anemia ... Read Full »
After vomiting blood, reports show increased monocytes, why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of lupus and fibromyalgia. I went to the emergency room due to vomiting blood. Please interpret the blood work. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your attached file (attachment removed to protect the privacy of the patient) and will try my best to guide you in your query. Please ask questions related to it. Read Full »
My blood test shows a high monocyte and a low RBC count. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to the ER because I had chest pain for a few days. I thought I had just pulled a muscle. I recently had blood work done, and they said everything was fine. I am 42, and I drink and smoke. Please look at my results and let me know what you think. ALT (SGPT) 11 U/L, AST (SGOT) 13 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have downloaded the files (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Give me some time to read the laboratory reports and reply afterward. Thanks and take care. Read Full »
Kindly explain my abnormal CBC values with Hashimoto's disease.
Query: Hello doctor, I have autoimmune issues (Hashimotos and complete alopecia). For the last few years, my annual CBC has shown raised monocytes and eosinophils. My latest monocytes are 9.9% and eosinophils 5%. I have had low hemoglobin for years. My ESR is raised to 80 over the last five years, and my ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my opinion about your case. In your attached complete blood count (CBC) (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the important findings are low Hb (hemoglobin), PCV (packed cell volume), low platelet, high RDW (red cell distribution width), high ... Read Full »