Question 1

My father is 80 years old and has been suffering from fever for the past 10 days. He was on antibiotics for 5 days and admitted to the hospital after an X ray showed pneumonia and his blood report showed a high WBC count (16,400). After one day of treatment in the hospital, the fever subsided, but the doctor advised to continue treatment for 5 to 6 days before discharge. Now, he has swelling in his hands and legs, and he is also having bathroom related issues. What could be the reason for this swelling, and is it serious?

Question 2

I want to understand how to interpret the results of my CBC and metabolic panel. Some values came back abnormal, and I am unsure if they are concerning. My results are:
Neutrophils: 84.6 percent (normal range 42.2 to 75.2)
Lymphocytes: 8.6 percent (20.5 to 51.5)
Eosinophils: 0.3 percent (0.7 to 7.8)
Calcium: 10.3 mg/dL (8.4 to 10.2)
Alkaline phosphatase: 121 (40 to 120)
For reference, I have hypothyroidism and hirsutism. I am taking levothyroxine and spironolactone, and recently stopped hydrochlorothiazide.

Question 3

As per my blood report, total count is 18700. Which doctor should I consult for this?

My mother had a fever one month ago, but now she has fever again since one week. She feels very tired, and according to her CBC test report, lymphocytes are 56. Please help.

Elevated lymphocytes suggest viral infection, which matches the fatigue. Monitor symptoms, hydrate well, and rest. Please do the required CRP and viral markers if symptoms persist.

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As per my blood report, total count is 18700. Which doctor should I consult for this?