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I am concerned about my blood test results. My neutrophils are at 78%, lymphocytes at 14.3%, monocytes at 6.3%, eosinophils at 0.7%, and basophils at 0.7%. Absolute neutrophil count is 8.16 x1000/mcL, lymphocyte count is 1.50 x1000/mcL, monocyte count is 0.66 x1000/mcL, eosinophil count is 0.08 x1000/mcL, and basophil count is 0.07 x1000/mcL. Additionally, I have lost 5 pounds in a month, have a sore throat today, have been dealing with depression and high stress levels, experienced dizziness episodes, and have lumbar and leg pain. Could this be Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
October 10th, 2024
I’m a 41-year-old white female with a creatinine level of 1.98 and an eGFR of 34. My eGFR has declined significantly over the last year from 114 to 34. I recently experienced severe back pain, nausea, and vomiting, and my urinalysis showed trace amounts of protein. I take valtrex and pristiq daily. What could be causing these symptoms and my declining kidney function, and what should I do next?
March 5th, 2024
I am a 67-year-old female experiencing sudden chest pain during physical activities like climbing stairs or walking briskly. The pain feels like a severe cramp on the right side of my chest bone, radiating to my breast cavity and back shoulder blade, causing arm and hand tingling. It subsides with rest but returns with movement. I have had negative results from a nuclear stress test, angiogram, and endoscopy, and my primary care physician is unsure of the next steps. What could be causing this pain and what should I do next?
January 11th, 2024
What are the causes of loose bowels, and what should I do if I have been experiencing diarrhea for three or four weeks, have taken prednisone, lefluemonide, and levothyroxine daily, and have not seen a doctor?
January 7th, 2023
I have been prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) HCL 50 mg once a day. What are the immediate effects of this drug, if any, and how long must the drug be taken before benefits set in?
May 22nd, 2023
Is a CT scan useful in detecting whether a mass on my 21-year-old son's testicle is cancerous, and what other conditions could it help diagnose?
November 6th, 2023