I have had neck muscle and some joint pain for the past four months, followed by headache and fatigue all day. I got a CBC done, which showed high atypical lymphocytes, and then I had a peripheral blood smear done. Are these reports normal?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Neck pain, fatigue, and headache with atypical lymphocytes suggest a post viral condition or mild inflammation. Atypical lymphocytes can appear in viral infections, stress, or autoimmune issues. If peripheral smear is normal, it rules out serious blood disorders. Track symptoms and get a full review if fatigue and pain persist.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

Book ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test Book CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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