Question 1

I'm an 18-year-old healthy female, and I recently donated 450mL of my blood. Right after the donation, I stood up from the chair and felt this hot throbbing sensation in my neck and shoulders. Then the pain kind of spread down to my mid and lower back. My back has been seriously hurting since the donation, which was a little over a week ago. Should I consult a doctor?

Accepted Answer

consult physician

Question 2

I've been having problems with sleep disorders and noticed my skin's looking pretty pale. My doctor suggested I get a CBC, and while my hemoglobin is usually around 11, it dropped to 7.4 this time. The doctor couldn't believe the CBC report and asked me to redo it. The next morning, it went down to 7 with platelets at 629. I also had an abdomen pelvis ultrasound, but everything came back normal. Now, doctors keep passing me off to someone else. What could be going on?

Accepted Answer

Balance Issues and Cognitive Concerns

_Balance Issues_

1. _Romberg's test_: Your symptoms are consistent with a positive Romberg's test, indicating a potential balance or proprioception (body awareness) issue.
2. _Vestibular system_: The vestibular system, responsible for balance, might be affected.
3. _Not necessarily a serious disorder_: Balance issues can be caused by various factors, including inner ear problems, neurological conditions, or even simple factors like poor eyesight or lack of practice.

_Cognitive Concerns_

1. _Mild cognitive impairment_: Your difficulties with concentration and memory recall might indicate mild cognitive impairment.
2. _Possible causes_: Various factors can contribute to cognitive decline, including stress, sleep deprivation, depression, or underlying medical conditions.

_Recommended Next Steps_

1. _Consult a neurologist_: Schedule an appointment with a neurologist to evaluate your balance issues and cognitive concerns.
2. _Comprehensive examination_: Undergo a comprehensive examination, including balance tests, cognitive assessments, and potentially, imaging studies (e.g., MRI).
3. _Address underlying causes_: Once the underlying causes are identified, your neurologist can recommend appropriate treatments or lifestyle modifications.

Question 3

I'm a bit worried about the results of my ultrasound-guided FNAC on my left cervical neck. The report mentions polymorphous lymphoid cell population, which includes mature lymphocytes, centrocytes, controllers, and histiocytes, but no granuloma or necrosis was seen. It's noted as reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. I've already completed a 7-day course of Augmentin, but Im uncertain what my next steps should be or what kind of treatment is needed. Can you help clarify this for me?

Accepted Answer

Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is usually a benign condition, often caused by an infection or inflammation. The treatment depends on addressing the underlying cause, which could be infectious, inflammatory, or even related to other benign conditions.
If you've completed your course of antibiotics and the swelling persists or you have other concerns, please follow up with your healthcare provider for further assessment and management.

What blood type is Rh positive?

RH factor present on RBC of Rh positive blood type.

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