Respected Doctor, I have been experiencing gas and indigestion for the past two months, sometimes accompanied by nausea. I also notice white mucus in my stool, along with brain fog and anxiety. My recent blood tests show Hemoglobin is 11.9 (RBC count 4.31, previously 12.5 in October 2021 and 15 in August 2020 WBC count is 9800 (Neutrophils 59 percent, Lymphocytes 34 percent, Eosinophils 4 percent, Monocytes 3 percent) RDW is 16.3 Liver function tests are SGPT 28.2, SGOT 28, Bilirubin Direct 0.12, Indirect 0.2, Alkaline Phosphatase 88 I also have hypertension and am taking CTD T 6.25/40 in the morning and Met XL 25 at night. Additionally, I have been taking Pan D capsule for the past year on an empty stomach in the morning. My hemoglobin is gradually decreasing. Could you please advise what might be causing these symptoms and the drop in hemoglobin, and what further tests or treatment I may need?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

Consult Now

Symptoms suggest possible gut dysbiosis or IBS. Consider stool test, B12, iron profile. Long term Pan D use may affect absorption.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a STOOL EXAMINATION, PH & REDUCING SUBSTANCES Test or Take a VITAMIN B12 Test

Book STOOL EXAMINATION, PH & REDUCING SUBSTANCES Test Book VITAMIN B12 Test

Answered 9 days ago

More STOOL EXAMINATION, PH & REDUCING SUBSTANCES Health Queries

View all

Question

I am experiencing what may be a navel displacement, as I have pain in my belly and my digestive system is not functioning correctly. I went to the doctor, who gave me medicines and did some tests, but everything came back normal. Still, I feel pain and indigestion. I also notice a pulse just an inch above my belly button. What should I do?

Question

Hi sir or madam, for the last 3 months, my baby motions are watery, sometimes semi solid, and sometimes semi solid with mucus. It happens daily up to 8 times. I have attached the report in this mail. Please share what kind of problem this could be. The doctor told us to stop breastfeeding. Is this correct? What should I do? My baby is 6 months old.

Question

I have been experiencing sticky and loose stools for some time, and over the past week, my food is not digesting properly. My stomach feels full and bloated, and I also suffer from severe acidity. Recent tests show ESR of 20 and C reactive protein of 4.5, and I have attached two other test reports. Could you please advise what might be causing these symptoms and the next steps for diagnosis or treatment?

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.