Medical Advice on "Hematology"

Are CBC,PT, and PTT sufficient for a pre-operative hematology clearance?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below: 1. The anticoagulant medicines that you mentioned should be stopped three days before the surgery. 2....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Can chemotherapy and radiotherapy affect platelet count?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can damage the bone marrow. However, it is temporary and the levels get back to normal after the completion of the cycles. Meanwhi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

How can I correct my pale look due to minor beta thalassemia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In thalassemia minor patient, Hb (hemoglobin) usually remains around 10-11 gm/dl. It is hemolytic anemia and so extramedullary erythropoiesis occurs in the bone marrow (attachment removed to protect patient identity)....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

What can be the cause of prolonged macrocytosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Macrocytosis can be present because of hypothyroidism, alcohol, liver disease, etc. Your TSH value is within the limit. So, I do not think a thyroid problem can be the cause.You can get the following tests to rule out l...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

My platelet count is high. What could be the reason?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's 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 sec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Can smoking nicotine-free cigarette a day cause hemoglobin to rise?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your complaints and your current medications. From that, I could deduce that you are on medication for hypothyroidism, hypertension, and glaucoma with additional multivitamins. Also, your testosterone...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Singh Smrita

How to manage my sluggishness as I have LAD artery disease and abnormal values of RBC and MCV?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take tablet Aspirin 75 mg daily (enteric coated) and tablet Atorvastatin 20 mg daily as your LAD (left anterior descending) artery is 50 % blocked. These medicines prevent further blockage. MCV (mean cor...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Can hereditary spherocytosis be the cause of elevated bilirubin and blood in urine?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a disorder that may cause an unstable RBC (red blood cells) membrane leading to produce spherical-shaped RBC. After passing through the spleen, it causes hemolysis. The common complications are anemia, jaundic...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Is it safe to get pregnant with an enlarged spleen?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having hemoglobin C hemoglobinopathy leading to hemolysis and hence splenomegaly is present. Your hemoglobin level also should be checked. In this case, as the cell turnover is high, folic acid is prescribed....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

My mother has multiple myeloma. How to find out the stage of her cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your mother's condition. I have read all the test values that you have mentioned. From which, I can see that her total protein is high and albumin is low with elevated gamma globulin. Immunofix...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri