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Please tell me the abnormality in my routine blood test.
Query: Hi doctor, I found some abnormality in a routine blood test. I want your advice on that. Presently, I do not have any problem and I had a routine checkup. I am currently on Olmezest 20 and Feburic 40. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: The hematologic values are a bit low, and looking at MCV probably points towards megaloblastic anemia. Vitamin B12, Folic acid supplements, and a diet rich in ... Read Full »
Please suggest a treatment plan based on my father's blood report.
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to get a consultation regarding my father. His blood report showed hemoglobin (optical/impedance) 12.4 g%, platelet count (optical/impedance) 93 10^3/cubic mm, WBC count (optical/impedance) 3.6 10^3/cubic mm, packed cell volume (calculated) 36%, serum vitamin B 12 472 ng/L. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. There are mild anemia, low white blood cell count, and low platelet count. All counts are considered adequate clinically, as they are near normal. It could be early features of megaloblastic anemia. As vitamin B12 levels ar... Read Full »
I have burning palms and feet and depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have megaloblastic anemia, but no intrinsic factor deficiency and have been diagnosed for nine years. I have taken CBC and intrinsic factor tests. My current medication is Methylcobalamin. I have an MTHFR gene mutation in both alleles, but I am largely unresponsive to my weekly 1000 ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You are having an MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene mutation, so your metabolism of homocysteine can get affected. Homocysteine can be elevated in such a mutation. So check your homocysteine level. Because a high level of it... Read Full »
My mother is healthy, but her blood report suggests that her vitamin B12 levels are high. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My mom is 73 years old and is active for her age. We recently got some tests done for her, some of them are a blood sugar test, liver function test, kidney function test, and lipid profile. All reports turned normal except for the vitamin B12 test, which is higher than normal. Her B12... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly get a peripheral smear for your mother to know if she has megaloblastic anemia. Usually, high levels of vitamin B12 cause polycythemia vera, joint pains, and generalized body pains. If she is having a complete bl... Read Full »