Question 1

My father is 80 years old and has been suffering from fever for the past 10 days. He was on antibiotics for 5 days and admitted to the hospital after an X ray showed pneumonia and his blood report showed a high WBC count (16,400). After one day of treatment in the hospital, the fever subsided, but the doctor advised to continue treatment for 5 to 6 days before discharge. Now, he has swelling in his hands and legs, and he is also having bathroom related issues. What could be the reason for this swelling, and is it serious?

Question 2

Which is the best test to detect appendix inflammation? If a CT scan is performed, is it better to do it with contrast or without contrast?

Question 3

My son had a severe allergic reaction after taking medicine for sudden pain in his leg joints. He developed red, painful dots all over his legs, resembling severe mosquito bites, but without any purple spots. The doctor initially suggested the possibility of vasculitis, but his blood report, including a rheumatoid factor of 8.5, came back negative. I am unsure about the cause of this reaction. Some doctors advise that it will resolve on its own, as additional medications seem to worsen the condition. Please guide me on what steps to take next.

Why is my MCHC low and RDW high with anemia?

A high RDW and low MCV suggests iron deficiency or microcytic anemia

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