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Asked for male, 29 years old from Kolkata

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.

Dr. K V Anand91%(35289 ratings)

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

Psychologist•Palakkad

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

Health Query

Hi, my aunty is diagnose with blood cancer, her siblings not agree for chemotherapy they decided not to take chemotherapy, she came to our house, I want to know, can we stay with her like we stay with a normal person.

Dr. Prantar Chakrabarti92%(11 ratings)

DM - Clinical Haematology, MD - Internal...read more

Hematologist•Delhi

Blood cancer is not a contagious disease. You can stay with her. However as her immunity is suppressed, follow hand washing and barrier nursing.

55 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 23 years old from Bellary

Hi, I had no any problem but my stomach left side spleen got enlarged as doctor and reports decided massive splenomegaly found and later after all blood check up tests and bone marrow sample test all these test results as chronic myeloid leukemia cml having. So doctor given me to take TABLET IMATINIB 400 mg daily for lifelong, my Question is after having this tables and after long days if my spleen got reduced and get into normal shall can I stop my taking tablets. And may I know is there any side effects from this tablet imatinib 400 mg.

Dr. Lalit Raut86%(30 ratings)

Fellowship In Leukemia & Stem Cell Trans...read more

Hematologist•Nagpur

There are minor side effects of imatinib. Not everyone gets them. You need to discuss them with your hematologist.
Don't stop the medicine until you doc tells you to.

Asked for male, 21 years old from Rajkot

I am from gujarat ,rajkot .my 44 years old mom had blood cancer aml m2 a year ago, and recently reports and doctors says that recurrence of the same aml m2 currently so we are really very stressed and confused that what can be done, we do not want to continue with the chemotherapy because even she is also not able to bear it anymore, can you suggest what can be done hoping for your reply thank you.

Dr. Chaitali Shah88%(40 ratings)

BHMS, Ozone Therapy, CCH, Certificate Co...read more

Homeopath•Mumbai

Hi lybrate-user,
sorry to hear about your mom.
At times like these, it is best to avoid chemotherapy if the patient is not willing. There are many other therapies available for her which are effective and also not so troublesome. I personally see a lot of cancer patients and my mode of treatment is integrated therapy where we use Homoeopathy and Mistle-toe therapy.
If you are interested in considering these therapies, please reach out to me. To get an idea about the cost, you can see...more

Asked for female, 19 years old from Nellore

What is the causes of thick blood? Does thick blood is curable? And thick blood is only a sign of cancer? I am very worried about this. Tell me the answer please.

Dr. Lalit Raut86%(30 ratings)

Fellowship In Leukemia & Stem Cell Trans...read more

Hematologist•Nagpur

Thick blood is usually not a sign of blood cancer. Blood thickness if due to polycythemia vera ie raised hemoglobin is classified as myeloproliferative neoplasm. But the chances of it progressing to blood cancer is extremely rare especially if it is treated properly.
Thick blood could be because of abnormalities in proteins of the coagulation system.
Durability depends on the underlying cause.

54 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 21 years old from Bhubaneswar

Hi, I have a head injury. I got 3 stitches at back side of head. The CT results showed I had a right epidural hematoma and a left parieto occipital EDH and an undisplaced fracture in left parieto region. Do I need an operation? The left parieto occipital EDH amounts to be 68x35x7 mm. And the right hematoma is very small.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara

UnDisplaced fracture does not need surgery.
In case there are changes in hematoma or increase in symptoms. Then only you will need surgery.
It is better you follow the instructions of the neurosurgeon.

18 people found this helpful

Health Query

Done my complete blood tests hb is 13. Blood sugar on fasting 86. Thyroid Tsh t3, t4 is 11.28, normal only my eosinophilia 7.7% n platelet crit is 0.46%.I have cough last one month n it's really irritating me, AEC IS 0.62 N BASPHILOS IS 0.4. Even a throat swab was done. I was put on 2 different antibiotics and allergy tabs but only temporary relief. Is there a cause for concern?

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Noida

1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more

Health Query

How to control eosinophilia. I have a breathing problem in cold seasons. Due to excess cells of esophil. How to control them?

Dr. Anusree Prabhakaran86%(43 ratings)

DM - Clinical Haematology, MD - General ...read more

Hematologist•Pune

We need to identify what is the cause
It could be secondary to allergic disease like asthma and due to work infestations
Deworming, treatment of filariasis and if not improving steroids help.

Asked for male, 50 years old from Lucknow

Sir mere father ko liver cancer hai Lucknow mein doctors bol rhe hai ki kuch nahi ho sakta iska koi treatment ho sakta hai kya please rply.

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

Treatment depends on the stage of cancer and if there is no metastasis than liver transplant can be considered but to be decided after clinical examination

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