Polyclonal gammopathy is also called hypergammaglobulinemia. It is a disorder in which white blood cells form excessive proteins. These proteins are known as antibodies. These antibodies help the human body in fighting against infections and diseases.
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My IgM level is on the higher side. Is it due to multiple myeloma?
Query: Hello doctor, Please can you help me understand my condition better and what I need to do. I am 44-year-old, and have been unwell for past one year. I have lots of symptoms including chronic pins and needles in my right hand, left foot and calf, cervical spine facet joint hypertrophy, headaches, tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through all of the data, provided by you (attachments removed to protect the patient's history). Your signs and symptoms, described in the first paragraph are related to neurological demyelination. I suggest you to treat it with high dose Vitamin B12 tablets. Your ... Read Full »
Is there any relationship between polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia and leukemia?
Query: Hi doctor, What is polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia? Can it be related to leukemia? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia is an increase in antibody levels in the blood in response to infection. If you have lymphoma or leukemia then, the result can be monoclonal in nature. M... Read Full »
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