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What is your opinion about neutrophils count of my son?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 15 years old. His neutrophils count became 1000 from the first one which was 800 a week. After 15 days, again the neutrophil count is 800 now with a total WBC of 2600. He is healthy, active, and has no infection. Please note that his dad had a blood count this week and his neutr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: If the neutrophil counts are varying, it means there is no vaccine-induced or nutritional, or genetic defect. As the other entire cell values including RBC and platelets are normal, these values must be normal for him. H... Read Full »
Is it serious if my neutrophil and WBC count drop suddenly?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman. I have recently lost a pregnancy at 19 weeks due to membrane rupture. I had induced abortion with Misoprostol two weeks back and there is no complication since. I have had a CBC done almost every week from the starting of my pregnancy and they were all absolutely ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The WBC count (white blood cell) varies on day-to-day and hourly basis and also depending on variable internal factors. Corticosteroids can affect WBC count, particularly neutrophils. At present, maybe due to stress, wh... Read Full »
Will low neutrophil count be the cause for low-grade fever and joint pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I have done my blood work and the neutrophil count is very low 0.6 from normal in a matter of weeks and I do not understand why. Other symptoms, I am having are low-grade fever, joint pain (knees, hips, and shoulders), extreme fatigue, and spasms in my leg. A... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concerns are valid. The symptoms could be due to a condition called neutropenia (low neutrophil counts). It is generally seen in conditions like infections viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections. Examples include HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), tuberculosis,... Read Full »
I have a genetic mutation. How to lower my high B12 levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I have genetic mutation MTHFR. I am on thyroid for hypothyroidism. My B12 level is 1476, the normal range is between 138 to 652 pmol/L. How can I lower my B12 level? Is this level a cause for concern? All the other blood levels are normal other than WBC which is at 3.4 and neutrophils ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is essential to know the primary reason for vitamin B12 testing. Was it done due to any complaints that could be related to anemia like fatigue, malaise, or any other symptoms that could be related to thrombotic complications possibly due to the inherited MT... Read Full »
My WBC count keeps fluctuating. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My WBC count keeps fluctuating. First it gone up to 83000 from 10500 last month and then it became 12900. Now again for the past few days it is high at 22200. Can you please help with this issue? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: WBC - white blood cell count varies in response to infection, inflammation, and various external or internal reactions. A bacterial infection could have increased the WBC count to 80000 with a high neutrophils count. As t... Read Full »
My son has neutropenia. Is it caused by DPT vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 15 years old. He got his DTaP vaccine two weeks ago and had CBC 20 days later. All came well except neutrophil count, which came back as 800, and total WBC as 2500. We are going to repeat the test tomorrow. Can the vaccine be the cause of the neutropenia? And if so, how long wil... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: I doubt the vaccine could be the cause of neutropenia (neutrophil count less than normal). Though it can take place in some cases like the Influenza virus vaccine, DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) have not been ... Read Full »
I underwent a Pap smear test. What does the report suggest?
Query: Hello doctor, Is the Pap (Papanicolaou test) smear test normal? I am worried as it says please follow up with a gynecologist. Please see the attached report. Nature of material received: Cervical pap smears - two slides received. Specimen type: Conventional smears. Reporting system: The Bethesda sys... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I have seen all three attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It shows that you are a known case of hypertension along with thyroid. You had meno... Read Full »
I have a low neutrophil count and am concerned about it being blood cancer. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old woman who had a cesarean section 2.5 months ago and have been experiencing anxiety issues recently. My general physician requested a blood profile test, and I am concerned about the same. Since the tests were done two weeks prior and now have substantial variations. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am a hematologist with 20 years of experience, and I have gone through your data, and your laboratory results are not in a critical range. There is no conclusive evidence of leukemia or any other malignancy. It may be a viral infection. I s... Read Full »
Neutrophil count has dropped. Could this be a relapse of leukemia?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband had AML nine years ago and was discharged in remission. He is now on a once-a-year review with the oncologist. Yesterday, he went for his checkup and discovered that the neutrophils have dropped. Below please find his readings: WBC 4.07, RBC 4.96, hemoglobin 15.0, platelets 188... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your total WBC (white blood cell) count is within the limit and only neutrophils dropped down slightly. There are many causes for dropping in neutrophils count and infection like certain viral infections can sometimes lead to bone marrow suppression of neutrophils se... Read Full »
Is neutropenia associated with pain and fatigue?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old female with intermittent low-grade fever, chronic fatigue, and generalized pain. My CBC shows neutropenia for the past three to five years. My pain and fatigue are getting worse. Can you help me with this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I would like to know if there are any localizing symptoms like cough, diarrhea or constipation, or burning sensation while passing urine. Are your periods regular? Are your stress levels normal? Do you have a loss of appetite or noticed weight loss in recent years? How i... Read Full »