- 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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View allI've just received my blood test results, and a few things seem off to me. My mean platelet volume is 12.9, platelet distribution width is 17.2, and my platelet to large cell ratio is 46. Also, my total RBC count is 5.81, the monocytes absolute count is 0.17, and basophils absolute count is 0.01. Plus, my Vitamin D3 level is 8.3, and HDL cholesterol is 31. I'm quite thin and trying to gain some weight, but I keep experiencing numbness in my legs and hands. Which specialist should I see about these issues, and are they treatable? I'm really looking for some guidance here.
Elevated MPV indicate an increased production of platelets, which may be linked to various conditions like inflammation, bone marrow disorders, or iron deficiency anemia. Elevated PDW indicates variability in platelets similar to an elevated MPV.Elevated PLCR could be linked to increased platelet production or bone marrow disorders. It can also be associated with inflammatory conditions.A low vitamin D level like this can lead to weakness, and fatigue. It can also affect immune system functioning. Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to numbness in your hands and legs and may also be related to muscle weakness.Low HDL cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. HDL is the good cholesterol that helps clear LDL (bad cholesterol) from your arteries. A low level might be influenced by diet, lifestyle, or genetic factors.Based on the physicians assessment, you may be referred to a specialist such as an endocrinologist, hematologist, neurologist, or dietitian. nubness can be due to vit b12 and vit d deficiencies .
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I've been having some pretty bad allergy symptoms lately, and while they seemed to calm down after a few days, I'm worried because my blood work showed high levels of mpv at 13.2, pdw at 19, and plcr at 51. Plus, these red boils are popping up all over my body and then disappearing. It's really unsettling. Can you help me figure out what's going on?
Patient is advised tab augmentin 625 mg ,orally, thrice daily for 7 days, tab levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime for 5 days and syrup salbutamol 10 ml thrice dailly for 7 days .
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I'm really worried about my wife. Her hemoglobin level is at 6.5, and she's also been dealing with chickenpox for the past two days. What's the best way to help increase her hemoglobin level during this time?
Visit your Physician for appropriate management
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