- Female
- 28 Years
- 29/01/2025
I discovered a blood-red worm in my stool and I'm feeling quite worried about it. I'm currently anemic and taking iron syrup as prescribed, but I'm not on any other medication. Could the worm be related to my anemia or the iron syrup? What steps should I take to address this?
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Based on your blood report, here are some observations:
Low White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
- Leucopenia: Your total WBC count is low (3.83), which can indicate a weakened immune system.
- Neutropenia: Your neutrophil percentage (34.9%) and absolute count (1.34) are low, which can increase the risk of infections.
Other Observations
- Lymphocytosis: Your lymphocyte percentage (56.7%) is elevated, which can indicate a viral or bacterial infection.
- Anemia: Your RBC count (5.57) is high, but your MCV, MCH, and MCHC values indicate microcytic anemia.
Typhoid Possibility
- Fever and throat symptoms: Your recent fever and persistent throat mucus could be indicative of a bacterial infection like typhoid.
- Blood report: While your blood report doesn't conclusively diagnose typhoid, the low WBC count, neutropenia, and lymphocytosis could be consistent with a typhoid infection.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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