Question 1

My haemoglobin level came back as 11.8, which I know is a bit lower than normal. Should I be making an appointment to see a doctor or would it be enough to just add more iron and vitamins to my meals?

Accepted Answer

With a hemoglobin level of 11.8, which is slightly below the normal range, you can start by incorporating iron-rich foods like spinach, beans, lentils, and fortified cereals, as well as vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits and bell peppers to enhance iron absorption

Question 2

I'm really concerned about my recent test results and hoping you can help me make sense of them. I got a 1g Jilazo injection back in May when my ferritin was 14 ngml, total iron was 80 mcgdL, TIBC was 339 mcgdL, and Hb was 9.7 gdL. I've got beta thalassemia trait and was told to take Folvite and Quicobal 1500 mcg. When I got tested again in August, my Hb dropped to 9.3, TIBC was 242 mcgdL when it normally should be between 265 and 297, total iron was down to 70 mcgdL, and ferritin had jumped to 280 ngmL, way higher than the normal 13 to 150 ngdL range. I'm worried if the high ferritin and low TIBC are because of the Jilazo injection, and I'm trying to understand why my Hb and iron levels have decreased. Does high ferritin mean something bad, and should I be concerned since I also have Acidic GERD and Grade A Esophagitis? Would love your thoughts.

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Question 3

I'm seeing terms like "blast," "abn lympo," and "NRBC" in my CBC report, and I'm a bit worried about what they mean. I'm also experiencing body pain but no fever. What do these results indicate? I've attached my blood test report for reference. Can you help me understand if there's anything serious going on?

Accepted Answer

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I'm looking at my blood test results and it says my lymphocyte percentage is 50. I'm not sure what this means for my health. Could you help explain what this indicates and advise me on what steps I should take next?

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