Medical Advice on "Hematology"

Is the transplanted bone marrow done for AITL not working correctly if the hemoglobin is still low?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. As it is not a common disease, we usually follow the standard guidelines for treating patients. And your cousin has received the treatment as per the guidelines. Regarding bone marrow transpla...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan

My friend is diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia. What should we do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here, in the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), some part of the peripheral smear examination report is not visible in leukocyte. Upload peripheral smear examination report, which is fully ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

I have HbE disease, and my wife has HbE trait. How will it affect our baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and history. Hemoglobin E disease or trait is an autosomal recessive condition. You are hemoglobin E disease patient, which means ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

As my D-dimer level raised after the first dose of the COVID vaccine, can I get the second dose now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well in the pandemic. As you said, you have no signs and symptoms of any disease, and you have got vaccinated a few months back, and your D-dimers are pretty high, indicating that you have some l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Are my elevated RBC and hematocrit values suggestive of sleep apnea?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your CBC (complete blood count) report (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). In the attached blood report, red blood cells and hematocrit are slightly high, while MCH (me...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

What is there head numbness in a thrombosis patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Her lipid profile is deranged with high cholesterol levels, her vitamin B12 levels are normal although towards the lower end of no...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Smrita Singh

After the first chemotherapy session for CLL, my dad has a persistent fever. Why?

Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have mentioned in the history that the patient is having chronic lymphocytic leukemia. And the total count is high, as per history. So, chronic lymphocytic leukemia seems to be in the aggressive stage. Blood cul...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

My MPV is slightly high, and I have Vitamin D3 deficiency. Can I get the COVID vaccine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about borderline MPV (mean platelet volume) value. A high MPV value is significant only when the platelet count is low. Your platelet count is normal as per history. MPV is an indicator of platelet volume...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Do increased levels of RBC and vitamin B12 indicate early onset polycythemia vera?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your knowledge and awareness towards your health, and I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your vitamin B12 level is certainly high, enough that warrants further investiga...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Why is my eight year old son's platelet count constantly low?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had mentioned the history of bone marrow failure at three years of age, but the cause and workup done at that time are not mentioned here. Temporary viral infection like parvovirus can lead to temporary bone marrow sup...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami