I've been noticing some random bruises popping up on my thighs, mainly on the top or side, for over 6 months now. Any idea what might be causing this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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That could be Fungal infection, maintain personal hygiene and visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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Consult a Haematologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned about my dad's health. He's been having an unusually high WBC count, but he doesn't show any symptoms of leukocytosis. The blood smear and spleen tests all came back normal. He's stable, with no fever or inflammation, but his WBC count keeps fluctuating between 52000 and 28000. What could be causing this variation in his WBC count when everything else seems fine?

it's normal

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What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

Prelatent - reduction in iron stores , latent-iron stores are exhausted but hemoglobin level remains normal and iron deficiency anemia-blood hemoglobin concentration falls below normal limit.

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I've got my blood test results back from January 6th, 22, and it shows my total protein is 8.9, and my globulin is 4.10, both higher than the normal range. I've attached the test report for your review. Can you help me understand what this means and suggest what I should do next?

Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

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