Question 1

How does fasting affect red blood cells?

Question 2

My mother is experiencing the following symptoms:
Loss of appetite
Joint pains
Dark nails
Difficulty bending while walking
Vomiting
Weakness
I have attached her blood test report. Could you please review it and advise what might be causing these symptoms and the next steps for treatment?

Question 3

My son had a fever (100F) which subsided in 2 to 3 days. After 4 days, he developed red rashes all over his body. On the doctor advice, we got a CBC test along with IgM and IgG tests, IgM was positive. Within 3 days, the rashes disappeared. The CBC report showed some variations (low PCV, MCV, neutrophils), though platelets were near normal. The doctor advised hydration and close monitoring, mentioning it is a mild infection that can become severe.
He has been active and playing normally. After 2 days, repeat CBC showed hemoglobin and PCV were increasing. After another 3 days, hemoglobin was higher, PCV remained high, and IgM was still positive.
We are worried about these rising trends, though he remains active. Should we hospitalize him or continue care at home?

How many red blood cells are there in 1 litre of blood?

It is estimated that 6.2 trillion red blood cells are present per liter of blood

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How does fasting affect red blood cells?

My mother is experiencing the following symptoms: Loss of appetite Joint pains Dark nails Difficulty bending while walking Vomiting Weakness I have attached her blood test report. Could you please review it and advise what might be causing these symptoms and the next steps for treatment?