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Asked for Female | 21

Can my doctor detect cigarette smoking from CBC results?

Cigarette smoking tends to impact the results of CBC blood tests but they don’t directly reveal it. By increasing your white blood cell count, smoking may indicate signs of inflammation or an infection to a physician. Tell truthfully about your smoking habits when asked by healthcare practitioners so that they can provide appropriate treatment for you.

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General Physician

Answered on 11th June '24

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Asked for Male | 19

Is Anti HIV Value of 0.229 Good?

It's great to know that your anti-HIV value is 0.229. This shows that you have a certain amount of HIV antibodies that your body has made but not many. It could mean you were infected recently or just exposed without getting sick. Keep an eye on it with frequent testing.

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General Physician

Answered on 10th June '24

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Asked for Male | 24

What should I do for persistent malaria symptoms?

If you still have a headache, fever, and muscle aches after taking medicine, you might have malaria. The malaria parasite can sometimes resist certain drugs. You should see a doctor immediately so that they can change your treatment and make you feel better. Don't delay—get checked out as soon as possible. 

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Answered on 7th June '24

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Asked for Male | 39

Do I need more HIV tests post exposure?

The tests you took at 30 and 45 days are generally accurate, but for complete peace of mind, it's best to get tested again 3 months after being exposed. This is because it takes time for the immune system to make enough antibodies that can be detected by the test. In the meantime, if you start feeling unwell with symptoms such as fever, rash, sore throat or tiredness, please tell your doctor.

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General Physician

Answered on 7th June '24

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Asked for Female | 51

Are My Blood Cell Levels Normal?

Your blood test could indicate an issue. High WBC and Eosinophils levels, as well as low Haemoglobin and RBC counts, could mean there is an infection or inflammation present. Signs might consist of tiredness, feebleness, and generally feeling unwell. If necessary, it would be best to contact a doctor for more tests and treatment.

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General Physician

Answered on 6th June '24

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Asked for Male | 37

Is 3.5 mmol/l cholesterol normal for me?

When you have 3.5 mmol/l cholesterol, that is okay. Cholesterol is like fat in your blood. If your cholesterol is high, there are usually no signs. An unhealthy diet, not doing enough exercise, and a family history can cause this condition. To stay healthy with it being normal eat well and exercise regularly also if necessary take some drugs from the doctor. 

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General Physician

Answered on 6th June '24

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Asked for Female | 20

What treatments and consultations should I consider for T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma side effects, life expectancy, and future health concerns?

It's important to address each of your conditions with a specialist to manage your health effectively. Please consult an ENT specialist and a gastroenterologist for the maxillary mucosal disease and pseudo pancreatic cyst. For your bipolar affective disorder and associated symptoms like fatigue and heart rate irregularities, continue following up with your psychiatrist.

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Answered on 4th June '24

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Asked for Female | 25

Why Am I Experiencing Anemia Symptoms After C-Section?

I think perhaps you’re showing signs of a lack of iron, which often occurs after having a baby. You might feel weak, lightheaded, out of breath or have trembling hands and feet. You could also get constipated, have heartburn or feel low. Eating red meat, spinach and lentils can help because they are high in this mineral. You might also need to take an iron supplement. But talk to your doctor to make sure that’s what it is and work out a plan for getting better.

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Answered on 4th June '24

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Asked for Male | 38

Why Do I Have Blood in My Sperm?

Finding blood in your sperm can be concerning. This condition is called hematospermia. The main symptom is blood mixed with the sperm. Causes can be infections, prostate issues, or sometimes no clear reason. It's important to see a urologist for a proper evaluation. Treatment depends on the cause, like antibiotics for infections. 

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Answered on 4th June '24

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Asked for Female | 13

Is Stem Cell Transplant Effective for Sickling Treatment?

When red blood cells change shape and get stuck in the body, sickling occurs, which causes pain and infections. It is due to an error in your genetic makeup that you were born with. By providing new cells that create healthy blood, a stem cell transplant may correct this. Eventually, such a therapy could lower the frequency of sickling and improve overall well-being.

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Answered on 30th May '24

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Asked for Female | 26

Could I have lymphoma with these symptoms at 26?

According to the symptoms, there may be an underlying serious illness. You should seek medical attention immediately for a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. They can mean different things such as infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. Do'nt wait any longer before visiting a doctor because these signs need urgent care. Your healthcare provider will do more tests to find out what is wrong with you and give you the right medication.

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General Physician

Answered on 28th May '24

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Asked for Female | 19

Why are my Vitamin B12 and Iron levels low?

It looks like there are certain elements that are below the required levels in your body. For it to function properly, your body needs them. Feeling tired, weak, or unlike yourself can be signs of insufficient amounts of these substances. When some substances are too many, then it may mean that the body is fighting something. To help you feel better soon, you might have to take such supplements like Vitamin B12 or Iron among others. 

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Answered on 27th May '24

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Asked for Male | 38

What should I do about HIV inconclusive test?

The fact that your test was inconclusive implies that it's still not clear if you are HIV positive or not. Regarding the symptoms of HIV, they are similar to fever, tiredness, and weight loss. More likely, bringing about can be unsafe sex or sharing needles. Therefore, you must see a doctor

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General Physician

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Can an HIV patient go through a Bone Marrow transplant?

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  • Assuming you're HIV positive with cancer, and in need of Bone Marrow Transplant: we will first have to check your reports. We will have to see the diagnosis, medical reports, medical history, etc, to see whether a Bone Marrow Transplant would be necessary or not. There are ways to control HIV like increasing the CD34 count. Apart from this there are also other ways but only after that can you be considered a transplant.
     
  • Now, Considering you are seeking cure for HIV through Bone marrow transplant (BMT):
  1. There have only been two successful cases where HIV was cured with Bone marrow transplant and in both cases the patients had cancer with BMT as a last resort treatment. In case of both cases the patients were suffering from life-threatening advanced stage cancer. The first such case occurred in Berlin, where an American Patient named Timothy Brown had myeloid leukemia and was also HIV positive. He was in the advanced stage of this blood cancer and the doctors had decided to do a Bone marrow transplant and also attempt to clear the HIV simultaneously. Since HIV patients can only get an allogeneic transplant, they had searched for a donor with a rare genetic mutation of the CCR5 gene for both the Berlin patient to make them HIV-resistant. After that the Berlin patient took regular bantiretroviral drugs that suppress HIV and has been virus-free ever since.
  2. The second successful case was in London, where the patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma and HIV virus was also in the advanced stage of cancer as the doctors decided attempted a stem cell transplant for their cancer and simultaneously attempt to clear HIV. And similarly they searched a stem cell donor with a rare genetic mutation of the CCR5 gene for the patient to make them HIV-resistant. The London patient stopped taking the medication 18 months ago and there is no sign of a return of HIV.
     
  • They are not likely to do BMT just to cure HIV. But if you are a cancer patient you should consult a hemato-oncologist for added information. Our page could help you find experts, refer it - Medical Hematology - Oncologists in Mumbai. Let us know if your city is different, I hope our answer helps

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What is the cost of a Bone Marrow transplant in India and is there any government benefits given for such condition?

Wiskott Aldric syndrome (WAS) is a very rare X-linked recessive disease characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), immune deficiency, and bloody diarrhea (due to thrombocytopenia). It needs a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment too has to cover different aspects of the syndrome. Transplantation is the current accepted treatment HLA typing of all potential donors should be done. If a family donor is not identified, an unrelated donor should be searched so that potential donor is available. But over all benefits of the therapy has to be taken into account. Usually, bone marrow transplantation cost ranges from Rs. 15,00,000 ($20,929) to Rs. 40,00,000 ($55,816). The cost may vary depending on the experience of the doctor and also from one hospital to another. Consult a hematologist, our page could help you with that - Hematologists in Mumbai. Hope our answer helps you.

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General Physician

Answered on 23rd May '24

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