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I have trigeminal neuralgia and other issues. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 27 years, my height is five feet four inches and my weight is 143 pounds. I have trigeminal neuralgia, for which I take Lyrica 75 mg during flare-ups. I recently had a blood test that indicated low vitamin D (6 ng/ml), for which the doctor advised me to take a D-rise of 60,00... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your increased WBC (white blood cells) and lymphocytes, I could certainly relate it to your trigeminal neuralgia as this is an inflammation of a nerve which would rise WBC levels even if you are in recovery period with no symptoms. But, what I am concerned about is you... Read Full »
Can a raised TLC level cause harm to the fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in the eighth week of an IVF pregnancy. I have already had three miscarriages before. I am on Filgrastim injections (10 units of insulin syringe), Dexona, Duphaston, Estrabet 2 mg two tablets thrice a day. My doctor got some blood tests done yesterday. The TLC was at 21000 per mic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.The Filgrastim injection that you are taking is responsible for the elevated TLC (total lymphocyte count). But you need not worry as the function of the Filgrastim is to cause multiplication of the white blood cells. Studies have shown that Filgrastim after IVF (in vitr... Read Full »
My CBC shows high lymphocyte count. Why could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I just want to get my brother's CBC annual report checked. Is everything fine? I see lymphocytes little high. Is that dangerous? I am worried and he is actually very healthy and fine last week he had loose motion but now he is fine and fit again. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is fine. Slightly lymphocytes percentage is elevated, but this much variation is acceptable. Also, last week infection might have contributed to this slightly changed percentage, but it is nothing to worry as he is totally asymptomatic. If possible, get this repea... Read Full »
I have a high lymphocyte count. Is it a matter of concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I have extreme pain in my throat and one swollen lymph node too and 99-degree fever. Before these symptoms I was only suffering from fever which was a low-grade fever I had my CBC done before three days and it shows that my lymphocytes count is 60 % and WBC is 6.6x10 and the rest is no... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), lymphocytes and IgE are high (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So it can be because of viral inflammation of upper respiratory tract along with allergic involvement. You can be prescribed decongestant like Le... Read Full »
I am suffering from nasal congestion. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I have had nasal congestion for the past three weeks, which is not getting cured. I was also suffering from nausea and increased bowel movements. The nausea is cured, but I feel sick inside. Is it anything serious? In my CBC reports, the neutrophils are 44 %, ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned the medication that you are taking. According to your CBC report, you have high lymphocytes count. It is suggestive of a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Therefore, I suggest you do the following investigations. Rhinoscopy nose e... Read Full »
My 13-year-old son has recurrent fever and body pain. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 years old and his weight is 101 lbs. His WBC is 6000, lymphocyte is around 50% (checked thrice in the last two years), Hb is 11 g% and HbE trait. His overall health is fine, but he is getting recurrent fever attack of around four to five times in a year with severe body pain.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: HbE trait with 11 g% hemoglobin is good and well maintained. His white blood cell count is normal and lymphocytes are mildly increased. There is nothing to suggest any particular cause. The recurrent infection could be du... Read Full »
Why is my son not recovering from fever even after taking two cycles of medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10 month old son is not well and the doctor has given him Cacef CV dry syrup and Lizoforce dry suspension. It looks like a bogus to me because he has already run through two cycles of medicines and is not recovering. Always on alternate days, he suffers from a fever. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your son's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your baby's reports I can say there is an elevated lymphocyte count, which is not normal in a viral fever, where usually the neutrophil count is high. There are... Read Full »
What can cause lymph node enlargement in the neck?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to seek your help on higher lymphocyte count. I am taking antibiotics after my doctor noticed enlarged lymph nodes on my neck and edge of my ears. I am under medication to check whether this infection is due to some throat issues or not. But my ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It seems that you are suffering from an inflammatory condition, which is either viral or chronic bacterial. In both these cases, lymphocyte counts could be higher. Your ot... Read Full »
My blood reports show high lymphocytes. Is this blood cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I had high lymphocytes in my blood reports that I got tested in a gap of six days. I am worried if I am suffering from blood cancer and during these tests i had no fever or cold. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The rise in the levels of lymphocytes can be post-viral infection, chronic infection, or some inflammation. As you are asymptomatic with no fever, I would like to know if you have any weight loss or palpable lymph nodes in the neck, unde... Read Full »
Why do I have high levels of lymphocytes in my urine?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done my urinalysis and CBC, for which there are high levels of lymphocytes and monocytes. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Based on the results of your urinalysis and CBC (complete blood count), you may have an infection or inflammation in your urinary tract. The high le... Read Full »