Question 1

I discovered a blood-red worm in my stool and I'm feeling quite worried about it. I'm currently anemic and taking iron syrup as prescribed, but I'm not on any other medication. Could the worm be related to my anemia or the iron syrup? What steps should I take to address this?

Accepted Answer

Based on your blood report, here are some observations:

_Low White Blood Cell (WBC) Count_

1. _Leucopenia_: Your total WBC count is low (3.83), which can indicate a weakened immune system.
2. _Neutropenia_: Your neutrophil percentage (34.9%) and absolute count (1.34) are low, which can increase the risk of infections.

_Other Observations_

1. _Lymphocytosis_: Your lymphocyte percentage (56.7%) is elevated, which can indicate a viral or bacterial infection.
2. _Anemia_: Your RBC count (5.57) is high, but your MCV, MCH, and MCHC values indicate microcytic anemia.

_Typhoid Possibility_

1. _Fever and throat symptoms_: Your recent fever and persistent throat mucus could be indicative of a bacterial infection like typhoid.
2. _Blood report_: While your blood report doesn't conclusively diagnose typhoid, the low WBC count, neutropenia, and lymphocytosis could be consistent with a typhoid infection.

Question 2

I've been having some chest pain on the right side and in my stomach ever since I threw up a couple of days ago. It's particularly noticeable when I take deep breaths. I'm not sure which type of doctor I should go see about this. Could you help me figure out what's going on and who I should consult?

Accepted Answer

That could be Gastritis,avoid spicy foods,consume plenty of water,visit Gastroenterologist for appropriate treatment.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about my health because I recently got my test results back. My SGOT level is 52, SGPT is 117, and my total cholesterol is at 219. Could you let me know if these numbers mean I need to start any treatment?

Accepted Answer

sgpt level is to high consult physician

I've been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia in my upper stomach and the pain is constant it's making it hard to eat properly. Is this something that can be treated with medication or will I need surgery? Also, could you recommend a good doctor for this? I'm really concerned about my condition.

They may recommend medicines called antacids or alginates, which can help ease your symptoms. It's best to take these with food or soon after eating, as this is when you're most likely to get symptoms. They may also work for longer if taken with food.

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

I discovered a blood-red worm in my stool and I'm feeling quite worried about it. I'm currently anemic and taking iron syrup as prescribed, but I'm not on any other medication. Could the worm be related to my anemia or the iron syrup? What steps should I take to address this?

I've been having some chest pain on the right side and in my stomach ever since I threw up a couple of days ago. It's particularly noticeable when I take deep breaths. I'm not sure which type of doctor I should go see about this. Could you help me figure out what's going on and who I should consult?

I'm a bit worried about my health because I recently got my test results back. My SGOT level is 52, SGPT is 117, and my total cholesterol is at 219. Could you let me know if these numbers mean I need to start any treatment?

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