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Dr. Steven Ketchel, M.D.
- Tucson, AZ
- Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az
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How long does a bone marrow biopsy take to heal?
It should be healed in seven to ten days.
How long do you stay in the hospital after a blood transfusion for anemia?
You may return home fifteen minutes after the transfusion.
Is low hemoglobin normal after COVID?
There may be a slight decrease in hemoglobin with a mild COVID infection and more of a drop with a severe infection. If you have a low hemoglobin concentration, you should be evaluated READ MORE
There may be a slight decrease in hemoglobin with a mild COVID infection and more of a drop with a severe infection. If you have a low hemoglobin concentration, you should be evaluated for blood loss.
How do you treat a baby's blood infection?
I am not a pediatrician, but most blood infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.
High lymph blood test?
It is barely elevated. Lymphocytic cancers have much higher counts.
What is the white blood cell count of leukemia patient?
Both acute and chronic leukemias cause the WBC to rise above normal (> 11,500).
Is my CBC count normal?
Your CBC is essentially normal. The small decrease in monocytes is not a sign of disease.
How do you verify test results?
The Hep B Surface Ag is a sign of current infection. The Hep B Surface Ab is a sign of a previous infection with antibodies against the virus.
What is the right supplementation to give my 8 year old?
I have never used heme iron. Try it and see if it is better tolerated and her anemia resolves. Make sure the pediatrician knows what you are doing.
Would taking Omeprazole before a blood test affect the results for cholesterol?
Taking omeprazole with water before drawing cholesterol should not affect it.
Is this ok before a blood transfusion?
Transfusions are often given below 8, but they depend on how your energy is, and if you are weak and tired, they could be administered for a higher hemoglobin. I hope you are taking READ MORE
Transfusions are often given below 8, but they depend on how your energy is, and if you are weak and tired, they could be administered for a higher hemoglobin. I hope you are taking iron by mouth if your serum iron is low to try to raise your hemoglobin.
Should I be concerned if my HB is 90 for a man?
I am not familiar with a hemoglobin of 90. That would be extremely high, higher than I have ever seen. If your doctor feels that is a correct number, I would have her/him refer you READ MORE
I am not familiar with a hemoglobin of 90. That would be extremely high, higher than I have ever seen. If your doctor feels that is a correct number, I would have her/him refer you to a hematologist.
What does "Leukocytes, UA 1+ A" mean?
I am not entirely familiar with this nomenclature. I believe it refers to the urinalysis and means there are a few leukocytes in the urine which should not be a problem.
Need help with CBC interpretation?
There is no evidence of leukemia in your CBC. Your lymphocytes are barely above normal. I am not sure why they are increasing yearly but I see no reason for that on this CBC. READ MORE
There is no evidence of leukemia in your CBC. Your lymphocytes are barely above normal. I am not sure why they are increasing yearly but I see no reason for that on this CBC.
Blood work?
Patients with cancer have higher levels of d-dimer. If the d-dimer test is greater than four times normal it does strongly suggest blood clots. You need a CT chest to rule out READ MORE
Patients with cancer have higher levels of d-dimer. If the d-dimer test is greater than four times normal it does strongly suggest blood clots. You need a CT chest to rule out blood clots in the lung although that is less likely without clots in the legs.
How long does postpartum anemia last?
If you are eating a well rounded diet it should last no longer than six weeks, depending on how anemic you were.
Taking golo?
It sounds safe. Discuss it with your physician.
Blood LDH level?
If all your other labs are normal it probably means nothing. In some labs the high normal is 280.
WBC?
You do not need to be concerned. It depends on the differential count, which is probably normal as your physician did not mention it. There is nothing you can do to raise the READ MORE
You do not need to be concerned. It depends on the differential count, which is probably normal as your physician did not mention it. There is nothing you can do to raise the white blood count. It should correct over time.
Blood test?
It looks for antibodies you have against yourself that may cause damage to your body. It does not look for metabolites, but there are other tests that do.
