I am 23 years old. During a regular checkup, my blood test showed a comment of relative lymphocytosis. I had dengue about 2 months ago. Fifteen days back, I experienced continuous headache for 3 days, which then resolved. I often get numbness or cramp like sensations in both hands and sometimes feel pain in my armpits. I have not had any headaches for the past 15 days, but I am very worried about the lymphocytosis comment in my lab report. I have attached the report and would greatly appreciate your guidance.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

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Relative lymphocytosis is common post viral. Mild neuro symptoms may relate to B12 or anxiety. Monitor, not alarming.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC) Test or Take a VITAMIN B12 Test

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