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What is a vial of blood? How much blood is in a vial?

Question 2

My father is 69 years old and is recovering from a post pneumonia lung infection. He has high blood pressure and diabetes, for which he takes daily medication. We did a blood test, and the report shows, platelets is 5.20 lacs, haemoglobin is 10.8, Serum SGOT is 99.33, Serum SGPT is 57.40, and D Dimer Quantification is 2544.47. What other tests should be done? Is this condition dangerous as the D Dimer is very high along with elevated platelets, SGOT, and SGPT? Last month, his platelets were 2.72 lacs.

Question 3

My father is 77 years old and has been a COPD patient for the past 20 years, under regular medication. Recently, he has been experiencing chills and shivering in the evenings and at night, along with sweating. His blood report suggests oedema in the liver and kidneys. He is currently taking antibiotics for bacterial infections along with paracetamol, but there has been no improvement. Could you please explain the possible reasons for his condition, what further tests might be needed, and what medications or treatments should be considered?

I have been suffering from a retropharyngeal abscess for over a month and have received IVIG treatment. My recent blood report shows abnormal results, and I need urgent advice on what to do next.

Post IVIG and abscess, abnormal bloods could indicate inflammation or lingering infection. CBC, CRP, and imaging are key. Ensure follow up with ENT.

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What is a vial of blood? How much blood is in a vial?