Question 1

Im really confused about my dads D-dimer levels after his COVID recovery. His first test showed 1800, but we didnt find out until five days later. He wasnt showing any clotting symptoms, so we checked with a doctor who recommended blood thinners. We decided to get another test done at a more reliable lab two days later and it came back at 160. He had been taking dabigatran 150 BD during those two days. We re-tested after 15 days, and the D-dimer was 180. Im trying to figure out if the blood thinner could have caused such a big drop from 1800 to 160, or if its safe to just disregard the first test as incorrect and stop the meds. Could you help me understand whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Physician opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about my blood test results. It shows my WBC at 4600, RBC at 4.25, and something about platelets. What does that mean? Should I be concerned about these numbers?

Accepted Answer

E. histolytica infection can cause unpleasant symptoms.

*Interpretation of Stool Test Results*

- *Cysts of E. histolytica*: The presence of cysts indicates an E. histolytica infection, which can cause amoebiasis.
- *Mucous discharge during stool passage*: This symptom is consistent with an E. histolytica infection, which can cause intestinal inflammation and mucous production.

*Chronic vs. Acute Infection*

- *Chronic infection*: If you've been experiencing symptoms for an extended period (weeks or months), it could indicate a chronic infection.
- *Acute infection*: If symptoms are recent (days or weeks), it might be an acute infection.

*Treatment Options*

- *Metronidazole*: This antibiotic is commonly used to treat E. histolytica infections.
- *Paromomycin*: This antibiotic can be used to treat asymptomatic carriers or to complete treatment after metronidazole.
- *Diloxanide furoate*: This medication can be used to treat asymptomatic carriers or mild intestinal infections.

*Next Steps*

1. *Consult a doctor*: Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist to discuss your test results and symptoms.
2. *Complete treatment*: Follow your doctor's recommended treatment plan to ensure you're properly treated.
3. *Follow-up testing*: Your doctor may recommend follow-up stool tests to ensure the infection has cleared.

Question 3

I've just had a full body checkup, and it turns out I'm right on the border with iron deficiency. When I checked online for solutions, I read that taking iron tablets, like those multivitamin ones, might not be the best idea. I'm a bit confused and worried about what's the best way to address this. Could you suggest some alternative treatments or advice on improving my iron levels naturally?

Accepted Answer

add pumpkinseeds and dates to your diet and consume more greeen leafy vrgitables

My PTT is 24.132 and PT is 19.8 with a range of 10.45-13.17, plus my INR is 1.66. What treatment can help bring these levels back to normal? Should I be concerned about these results? I'm scheduled for a minor hydrocele removal surgery is it safe to proceed with these numbers?

greetings. PTT,PT are raised thatis clotting time will be increased. It must be dueto liver problem, some hepatitis, or liver damage due to alcohol r NFLIVER damage. Please ask the hematologists. Though hernia is minor and short operation, but still ask hematologists

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