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- 01/04/2021
What is the rarest blood type?
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AB negative
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Consult a Haematologist
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View allI'm dealing with anemia and it's been really tough. When I wake up in the morning, my whole body aches and I feel fatigued constantlyIm always in this sleepy state. I experience dizziness, breathlessness, and lower back pain, along with pain on my neck between the shoulders and under my head, almost like cervical issues. I get leg cramps at night, and I've noticed hyperpigmentation on my face, my hair has become thin, and my periods are really light. It's starting to affect my studies. Can you help me understand what's going on and what I can do about it?
It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. To help improve your condition, I recommend taking Ferrous Sulfate tablets. You can take one tablet (325 mg) once a day with a glass of orange juice to enhance absorption. Additionally, try to include iron-rich foods in your diet such as red meat, poultry, beans, and dark leafy greens. Make sure to also consume foods high in Vitamin C to aid in iron absorption. Remember to follow up with regular blood tests to monitor your iron levels.
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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?
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.
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I've been dealing with a vitamin B12 deficiency for a couple of months and started getting B12 injections weekly for six weeks. I just got my levels checked again, and now they're over 2000. Is this normal, or should I be worried? Also, I have some other blood work results like hemoglobin at 15, platelets at 346, and WBC at 7800. I'm curious if these are all interconnected somehow. What's going on with my blood tests?
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