I have a query regarding my husband, Mr. Ashok Kadam latest test reports. The results show decreased size of the lymph node, LDH is 516, GGT is 13, and MCV is 38.4. I am concerned about whether these findings indicate any tissue damage or are affecting cell formation. How can we address this and bring these abnormal values back to normal?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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LDH is slightly high (may reflect tissue stress), GGT normal, but MCV is very low (microcytosis). Suggest checking iron studies and review cause of lymph node issue.

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