My father, who was recently discharged from the hospital/ICU with COVID, has provided lab results. His WBC is 14.5 (5-9), RBC is 4.58 (4.5-5.5), HGB is 13.3, HCT is 39% (40.5-49.5), MCV is 85.2 (85-96), MCH is 29.2 (28-33), MCHC is 34.2 (32-36), RDW is 13.4 (11.5-14.5), PLT is 422 (150-400), MPV is 8.6 (5-11), Neutrophile is 89% (50.00-68.0), Lymphocyte is 6.9% (18.0-45), Monocyte is 3.6 (2-11.0), Eosinophil is 0.5 (0-5), Basophil is 0.1 (0-2), Abs neutrophil is 12.9 (2.5-.6.2), Troponin is 72 (0-15), and Ejection fraction is 55%. He also has mild tricuspid valve regurgitation. His O2 saturation is 91% on 4L of oxygen via nasal cannula. He has been coughing less and has less mucus, but his O2 drops to 88% during spirometer use. He was also diagnosed with severe vitamin D deficiency and hypertension during hospitalization. What do these lab results indicate, and what should we do for his ongoing recovery and potential vitamin D deficiency and hypertension?

February 5th, 2023

How accurate are due dates determined by ultrasound, and can they be off by a few days? Additionally, can the due date be changed if the baby is larger or if there are multiple potential fathers?

November 29th, 2023

I've been experiencing tingling in my legs, sometimes feeling like a slight pressure or rubber band, and I've noticed a bruise on my left interior calf. The tingling has been stable for about 6 hours. I also had a mild cramp and knee pain in the same leg last night. I'm currently taking Progesterone, NP Thyroid, and Eliquis due to a blood clot related to Covid in August. I'm concerned about the cause of the tingling and whether it could be related to a blood clot or another medical issue.

April 24th, 2024

My 18-month-old child fell from a short staircase and has a soft, squishy bump on her forehead. She has been active and has not vomited since the fall, which was 5 hours ago. The bump is still the same size, slightly swollen, and has a purplish-black color. I applied ice and gave her paracetamol for a cough and runny nose. Is the soft bump serious, and what should I watch for?

October 31st, 2024

My ALT is 135 and my AST is 124. I am a 50-year-old male with no current medications. My HGB is 175.5, MCH is 37.1, and MCHC is 367. What are the possible causes of my elevated ALT and AST levels, and what should I do?

April 27th, 2023