Medical Advice on "Hematology"

Can there be no menses when anemic?, Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows:The low hemoglobin at present is not due to blood loss, it is nutritional. If you look at the iron studies, the ... View thread »

Please explain the reason behind the abnormal hematological parameters., Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked your attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your hemoglobin level is within normal range. So you may need not to worry about that. You need not worry regarding slight low red ... View thread »

Why the absolute monocytes are low in my routine blood work?, Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows (attachment removed to protect patient identity): Routine variation in various white blood cell count is normal. When 100 cells are counted and the other cell group is a ... View thread »

My WBC value is 11.88. Is it high? , Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your total WBC (white blood cell) count is only mildly elevated, and it is not raised to an alarming level. You have been prescribed a steroid course for sore throat. It is a strong anti-inflammatory drug if no ... View thread »

My transferrin saturation, and iron levels are low but hemoglobin is fine. What should I do?, Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your transferrin saturation and iron level are mildly decreased, and your hemoglobin level is normal. So you do not have iron deficiency anemia, but it can be an early sign of iron deficiency. You need to investigate ... View thread »

What is the reason for high monocyte and eosinophil?, Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the causes for high monocyte count and multisystemic involvement. Hence, treatment for that is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and disease modifying drugs like Leflunomide, etc. The ... View thread »

My 1.5 year old baby has low neutrophils and high lymphocytes. Why?, Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per report provided, the lymphocyte count is slightly high. In the case of a child with age 1 to 3, the lymphocyte count can be up to 70%. Lymphocytosis is considered in the child of 1.5 years when the absolute ... View thread »

What can be the reason for elevated RBC, Hb and Hct?, Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The elevated hemoglobin, red blood cell count and hematocrit signify polycythemia. Elevated Vitamin B12 level is one of the markers of myeloproliferative disorder. I would ... View thread »

ALT and AST are out of range. What does it mean?, Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Alcohol induced liver damage has caused increased enzyme levels. Possibly early stages, as no jaundice is seen. MCV high (mean corpuscular volume) is due to associated ... View thread »

My platelet count is high. What could be the reason?, Answered by Dr. Parth R Goswami

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Let me tell you that you have a high platelet count in your CBC (complete blood count) report. The cause can be primary or secondary ... View thread »