I'm a bit worried about my blood test results. It shows my WBC at 4600, RBC at 4.25, and something about platelets. What does that mean? Should I be concerned about these numbers?

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E. histolytica infection can cause unpleasant symptoms.

Interpretation of Stool Test Results

Cysts of E. histolytica: The presence of cysts indicates an E. histolytica infection, which can cause amoebiasis.

Mucous discharge during stool passage: This symptom is consistent with an E. histolytica infection, which can cause intestinal inflammation and mucous production.

Chronic vs. Acute Infection

Chronic infection: If you've been experiencing symptoms for an extended period (weeks or months), it could indicate a chronic infection.

Acute infection: If symptoms are recent (days or weeks), it might be an acute infection.

Treatment Options

Metronidazole: This antibiotic is commonly used to treat E. histolytica infections.

Paromomycin: This antibiotic can be used to treat asymptomatic carriers or to complete treatment after metronidazole.

Diloxanide furoate: This medication can be used to treat asymptomatic carriers or mild intestinal infections.

Next Steps

Consult a doctor: Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist to discuss your test results and symptoms.

Complete treatment: Follow your doctor's recommended treatment plan to ensure you're properly treated.

Follow-up testing: Your doctor may recommend follow-up stool tests to ensure the infection has cleared.

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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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I'm a bit concerned about my CBC test results. It's showing 15 lymphocytes, and I have high ESR and high neutrophils, but everything else seems almost normal. Could you help me understand what this means?

In summary, high ESR, high neutrophils, and slightly low lymphocytes suggest that your body might be fighting off an infection or dealing with inflammation. The next step is to correlate these lab results with your symptoms and consult with your doctor for a thorough evaluation.

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