- Female
- 24 Years
- 29/01/2025
I gave a blood sample for my thyroid yesterday, and now the spot on my arm has turned black and green and there's some swelling. Should I be worried about this? Could it be something serious?
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- Taking Dolo 650 (paracetamol) before or after COVID-19 vaccination is generally safe to alleviate fever and body ache. However, consult your doctor or vaccination provider for personalized advice.
- COVID-19 vaccination is generally safe for depression patients aged 64 and above. However, inform your vaccination provider about your depression and any medications you're taking to ensure necessary precautions.
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Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Platelet counts are increased by the consumption of fish ,eggs,meat,coconut water ,moderate exercises,yoga and avoidance of stress etc.
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What drink is high in iron?
Beetroot juice, spinach and mint juice, prune juice are some of the drinks with good iron source. Other iron rich foods are jaggery with groundnuts, legumes, paneer, soya, quinoa, pumpkin seeds. You may include vitamin C such as lemons, oranges in diet to increase iron absorption.
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I'm a bit worried about my recent CBC screening results. My Hemoglobin is at 17.5, PCV is 53.2, and RBC is 6.1. Plus, my Vitamin B12 level is 1338, and Vitamin D is 36.58. About a month ago, my doctor gave me Bonicor Capsules and Neurobion Forte injections. I don't smoke and I make sure to drink 4 liters of water every day. Should I be concerned about these numbers? Could this be something serious?
"In your CBC screening results, your Hemoglobin level of 17.5, PCV of 53.2, and RBC count of 6.1 are slightly elevated, which could indicate conditions like polycythemia. Your Vitamin B12 level of 1338 is within normal range, and your Vitamin D level of 36.58 is slightly low. The medications you mentioned, Bonicor Capsules and Neurobion Forte injection, are commonly prescribed for conditions like anemia and vitamin deficiencies. Since you are a non-smoker and drink an adequate amount of water daily, your elevated blood counts may need further evaluation to rule out any underlying causes. I would recommend discussing these results with your doctor for further assessment and management."
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