Question 1

I'm really concerned about my lymphocytes. They've jumped from 14 to 44 in just a month. I don't have any lumps or red patches, but I'm getting infections and bleeding easily. My vitamin D is super low too, just at 5. Should I be worried about these increasing lymphocyte levels? What's causing it?

Accepted Answer

_TB-PCR Test and Menstrual Blood Sample Collection_

The TB-PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test can detect the genetic material of the tuberculosis bacteria. While menstrual blood can be used for the test, it's not the only option.

_Alternative Sample Options:_

1. _Sputum_: A more common sample type for TB testing.
2. _Blood_: A venous blood sample can be used.
3. _Tissue or fluid_: From the affected area, if applicable.

_Menstrual Blood Sample Collection (if required):_

1. Use a sterile container provided by the laboratory or healthcare provider.
2. Collect the menstrual blood sample during the heaviest flow day.
3. Fill the container as instructed by the healthcare provider.
4. Label the container with your name, date, and time of collection.
5. Store the sample in a refrigerator (if instructed) and transport it to the laboratory as soon as possible.

It's essential to follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider or laboratory for sample collection and handling.

Question 2

I've been eating a lot of ice from the fridge and even the frost inside the freezer, probably around 2025 times a day. It's like I have a real craving for it. I'm starting to wonder if this could be bad for me. If it is, what should I do to stop wanting freezer frost so much?

Accepted Answer

Its completely a behavioural issue.
You shouldn't be having it so much.
So just try to control somehow.
Do not keep the ice tray in the freezer.
There is no medicine for such things.

Question 3

What drink is high in iron?

Accepted Answer

Beetroot juice, spinach and mint juice, prune juice are some of the drinks with good iron source. Other iron rich foods are jaggery with groundnuts, legumes, paneer, soya, quinoa, pumpkin seeds. You may include vitamin C such as lemons, oranges in diet to increase iron absorption.

I'm a bit worried because I just got my blood test results back, and my PDW is 25.5. The report says the normal range is between 9.6 and 15.2. What should I do next? Should I be concerned about this?

hardly matters. No external effort needed, body cop up it's own ok.take LIQUIDS, light diet,rest. That's all.ok.

More Haematology Health Queries

I'm really concerned about my lymphocytes. They've jumped from 14 to 44 in just a month. I don't have any lumps or red patches, but I'm getting infections and bleeding easily. My vitamin D is super low too, just at 5. Should I be worried about these increasing lymphocyte levels? What's causing it?

I've been eating a lot of ice from the fridge and even the frost inside the freezer, probably around 2025 times a day. It's like I have a real craving for it. I'm starting to wonder if this could be bad for me. If it is, what should I do to stop wanting freezer frost so much?

What drink is high in iron?

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