Question 1

My dad's been dealing with aplastic anemia for about six months now, and he's 60 years old. Even with the medication, it seems like his body isn't making new blood cells, and we're really worried about it. Could you suggest where we might find better treatment options or what else we could do to help his condition?

Accepted Answer

take iron rich diet

Question 2

I'm a bit worried about my recent lab results. My neutrophils are low at 46 and my lymphocytes are a bit high at 50. My ferritin is really low at 16 ngml, but my H. Pylori IgG and IgA are negative. Should I be concerned about the low ferritin or the imbalance between my neutrophils and lymphocytes? Everything else like WBC, RBC, and platelets is normal, but I'm not sure about these few things. Can you help me understand what these mean for my health?

Accepted Answer

Since your H.Pylori IgG and IgA tests are negative, there is no evidence of an active H.Pylori infection. Overall, your results indicate a mild imbalance in your immune cell counts, but nothing alarming. It would be advisable to focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation if needed.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried because my B12 level is 50, suggesting a deficiency, but all my CBC measurements are in the normal range. Should I be concerned about anything specific? Also, since it seems like I've had this B12 deficiency for years, what kind of effects might this have had on my body?

Accepted Answer

yes

What are the 3 stages of iron deficiency?

The First stage is Iron Depletion in which Iron in body becomes low, The second stage is reduced Iron availability which effects and reduces the production of red blood cells. The Third Stage is Anemia due to the reduction of red blood cells and Haemoglobin.

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