- Male
- 28 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a bit concerned about my blood test results. My high mean platelet volume is 14, and I noticed my total platelet count is 223. What could this mean? Should I be worried about anything related to these numbers?
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That's usually not significant no need to worry maintain healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Ent Specialist
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View allI've been dealing with sinusitis and just got my report should I be worried about anything? Does it look like I might need surgery for this?
Sinusitis surgery is needed if there's nasal polyps, severe blockage, or repeated infections—CT scan helps assess severity and guide treatment.
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I've been struggling with excessive salivation for the past 6 months and have tried medications like glycopyrrolate, fluoxetine, and pantoprazole but nothing seems to work. Are there any surgical options or injections that could help stop this problem? I'm really desperate for a solution to control this constant salivation issue.
Excessive salivation can cause choking,skin irritation and also aspiration ,understanding the underline causes,anticholinergics are also advised.botulinium injections, surgery include,salivary gland ligation and salivary gland excision.
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I'm really concerned about my hearing. Over the past four months, I've been experiencing sensorineural hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and tinnitus. The sounds I'm dealing with are around 60 to 70 dB. Could you help me understand what's going on and what options I might have?
Chronic cold symptoms may indicate chronic sinusitis. Cetirizine helps alleviate symptoms, but a permanent cure depends on the underlying cause. Possible treatments for chronic sinusitis: - Antibiotics (if bacterial infection) - Nasal corticosteroids - Saline nasal irrigation - Surgery (in severe cases) Consult an ENT specialist for: - Proper diagnosis - Personalized treatment plan - Discussion of potential allergen avoidance or immunotherapy Note: Cetirizine is an antihistamine, not a cure for sinusitis.
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