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Asked for male, 29 years old from Kolkata
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I am presently 24 year old man and 20 days ago, I went to a doctor for some anxiety related issues. He took my weight and it was the same as 6 months ago. It had not changed. He asked me to get a cbc test done as a part of routine checkup. I got it done 3 days ago and got the reports. I saw something truly abnormal and unexpected which has shocked me. My rbc is 6.0, hemoglobin 13.70,platelets 1.95, hematocrit 41.7%, rdw is slightly high at 16.8%, low mcv, low mch and normal mchc values. What's scary is the abnormal wbc count 11.50, lymphocytes 47%, neutrophil 44%, eosinophil and monocyte, basophil normal. The serious cause of concern is the absolute lymphocyte which is 5.17.that's alarming. Plus there is no apparent reason for these abnormal wbc values. I do not have any visible cause like fever or viral infection to which I can attribute this outcome. For the past 3 days, I am having moderate continuous pain in the area near my right elbow. Just above right elbow on the backward side of the arm. I suspect it to be plans with lymph nodes at that region. The pain often goes up towards right and upper back of shoulder and neck. Do not know whether it is muscular pain or serious pblm with lymph nodes. I feel tired, dizzy and had been diagnosed with acute vitamin d deficit in october 2018. My appetite is gone and I do lack proper nutrition. I feel lethargic and am extremely panicked. For some time around 4 days, I am feeling internally feverish and having body aches. My body temp was at 99.2 2 days ago but came down and now is around 98 or 98.6.i am scared about whether this is lymphoma because my grandma died 2 years ago of leukemia. And I read that lymphoma causes pain in lymph nodes and abnormal lymphocytes. But, I do not observe any inflammation of right elbow area to the naked eye. The method in which the cbc was done is flowcytometry and microscopy and nothing was mentioned about abnormal lymphocytes. Could it be lymphoma? Before going to a specialist, I would beg for an advice here.

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BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad
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Dear user, nervousness or anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, and panic disorder among others. While...more
Asked for male, 24 years old from Dhaka
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Hematologist•Raipur
Hi, if your diagnosis is lymphoma you should get treatment from a hematologist for proper management. And you should not delay the treatment. In case you need the details you can contact me through online private consultation.
Asked for Male, 26 years old from Hyderabad
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Hi all, My mother is Non-Hodkins Lymphoma patient and she was treated for this in 2015. The treatment got completed in 2015 august. Pet-Ct is done regularly for every 6 months. A left level 1b and II cervical lymph nodes was observed with suv max of 4.8 and size of 2.4*1.3 since 1 year. Last year one left axillary node was also there with suv max of 5.8 so doctors asked us to get it biopsed and result is that its not cancerous. But now in the recent pet scan report left level 1b and II cervical lymph nodes was only present and the suv max of those nodes are less than the one that is taken in the past that is 4.4 and size of 1.7*9 mm. previously the doctors told that those nodes may no be cancerous and suggested that no biopsy is required for that node but now as there is no other nodes other than this there are threatening us to go for biopsy. As the same node is present since 1.5 years do we still go for biopsy. We are in dilemma whether to go for biopsy or not because its under neck and if something goes wrong situation will be worse. Please suggest some thing.

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BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad
Dear user. I can understand. Please don't be panic. I suggest you to consult a oncologist in person. We are here to help you in every aspect of your mental and physical health. Any sexual or psychological problems can be cured with the help of various methods and therapies. I suggest you to post your query with every detail here. We will help you in overcoming your problems certainly. Take care.
Asked for male, 56 years old from Visakhapatnam
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General Physician•Alappuzha
The five-year survival rate for people with stage 4 NHL varies depending on the subtype of NHL and other factors. Ask your doctor for more information about your diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term outlook. Stage III-IV lymphomas are common, still very treatable, and often curable, depending on the NHL subtype. Stage III and stage IV are now considered a single category because they have the same treatment and prognosis.
Asked for female, 33 years old from Bangalore
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Hematologist•Ludhiana
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First of all right side of abdomen more correctly I think it must be inguinal and they are palpable that means there is significant lymphadenopathy. So don't delay much if you are not having any active infection or any other problem and not responding to antibiotic. Go for fnac.
Asked for male, 54 years old from Nagpur
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General Physician•Nashik
There are 4 main treatments for NHL: Chemotherapy. Radiation therapy. Immunotherapy, such as monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and CAR T-cells. Targeted therapy with newer drugs that block certain functions within the lymphoma cell.
Asked for male, 34 years old from Vadodara
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Faridabad
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Add more of protein to your diet (pulses, milk-based products). Consume whole grains, green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits. Avoid red meat (mutton, prawn, crab). Instead opt for egg whites, white meat (chicken and fish). Either in roasted or steamed form. Most importantly, indulge yourself in cardiovascular exercises such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming or aerobics.
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Ayurveda•Zirakpur
Since Your hair fall is due to side effects of chemotherapy, there are chances of hair regrowth.
1.Make a mixture my mixing 200gms of amla powder and 100gms of bhringraj powder , take 1 tsp of it twice daily with water empty stomach.
2.Drink plenty of water daily.
3.Take giloy tablets, 1 tablet thrice a day with water empty stomach. It will help improve your immunity.
4.Use ayurvedic shampoos tgat are chemical free.
5.Apply aloepecia cream of himalaya on your scalp .
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