Question 1

I was diagnosed with CML (chronic phase) in February and started Veenat 400 from March 6th, with my WBC counts remaining stable at around 5000 and my 6 month BCR ABL result being 0.953 percent. However, since July, I have been experiencing persistent mouth sores that have not improved with different remedies. My question is, what is the best way to manage this? Should I stop Veenat for a week and restart, switch to a second-generation drug, or temporarily move to a second generation drug and later return to the first generation one? My main concern is whether taking a break from Veenat will negatively affect my long term treatment goals and the possibility of achieving deep molecular remission at one year.

Question 2

Please advise on the attached blood report and observations. Is this a serious infection? I have just started medicines for alopecia areata.

Question 3

Yesterday, I had a blood test due to a lump under my ear. The report shows my CRP level is 22.9. Could you please explain what might cause this elevated CRP level, and whether it is something serious?

Today my wife 12 week blood report has come. All values are within the normal range except the WBC count, which is slightly higher than the standard range. The normal range is 4000 to 11000 and her result is 12800. Is this normal?

Mildly elevated WBC count is common in pregnancy and not usually concerning if there are no symptoms of infection. Monitor for fever or urinary symptoms. Please do the required follow up test if symptoms develop.

More CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Health Queries

Please advise on the attached blood report and observations. Is this a serious infection? I have just started medicines for alopecia areata.

Yesterday, I had a blood test due to a lump under my ear. The report shows my CRP level is 22.9. Could you please explain what might cause this elevated CRP level, and whether it is something serious?