Medical Advice on "Hematology"

Why do I get occasional liver and spleen enlargement?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are safe. I reviewed your doctor's report. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). While I can understand your concern, but as of there is no one pick and choose a reason for your case. To be fran...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kks

DRVVT test shows 52.2 seconds. Do I need further testing for clotting?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome(APS) then your anti-cardiolipin antibody or lupus anticoagulant should be positive. Additionally in APS, the raised RVT (renal vein thrombosis) is not corrected by adding no...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

My husband has APL and BMA shows 3% on FISH RARA. Is it minimal residual disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. He is having acute promyelocytic leukemia cancer and it is considered among favorable outcome leukemia. After starting chemotherapy complete remission includes less than ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Is high mean platelet volume of 12.8 something to worry about?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need not to worry about your platelet count and MPV. In your attached report, total WBC (white blood cells) count is borderline low and lymphocyte count is borderline high. So it could be a temporary viral infecti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

My WBC level is 3.6. Is it a sort of cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I wish you very safe health during this Covid-19 crisis. Coming to your question, I reviewed your records. And I am glad that you came up with your concerns. I will be happy to answer that based on my exp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kks

Can high white blood cells just reveal iron deficiency?

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Following is my opinion about your asked question. Your two rounds of CBC (attachment removed to protect patient identity), showing high total WBC (white blood cells) count and high neutrophils. Immature granuloc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

My mom got purpura and bleeding from nose while on ATT for TB. Why?

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. According to your history ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura), might comes under suspicion. But you are not having ITP, as bone marrow is normal and megakaryocyte not showing any sign of ITP. Check hypersp...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Could fatigue and disturbed sleep occur due to blood cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Your report is perfectly normal and there is no sign of any autoimmune disease or any cancer including ly...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda

I feel sleepy, tired, and headache with high Hb and hematocrit. Do I need blood thinners?

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Hereby I am giving opinion regarding your case. First, let me know do you have any stress or anxiety issues? As severe stress can lead to hyperventilation and dizziness. Stress can change bowel habits as well and ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

My hemoglobin is 4 and iron is 7 with 1% saturation. Do I need blood transfusion?

Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your transferrin saturation and Hb seems very low. If you provide full CBC (complete blood count) report then it can be clear whether it is iron deficiency anemia or hemolytic anemia. Platelet count here can be hig...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami