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What blood sugar level indicates hematology disease?
Blood sugar levels don’t indicate a Hematologic disease. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) could be indicative of diabetes mellitus, an Endocrine disorder.
Do I have polycthemia or polycthemia vera?
It is likely that you have polycythemia Vera based on your symptoms. This can be checked by having certain molecular mutations checked for from your peripheral blood such as the READ MORE
It is likely that you have polycythemia Vera based on your symptoms. This can be checked by having certain molecular mutations checked for from your peripheral blood such as the JAK2 V617F mutation.
Multiple lymph nodes, weight loss and fatigue?
To answer your first question, people without cancer express beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) in their blood. To answer your second question, if you are concerned about your lymph nodes, READ MORE
To answer your first question, people without cancer express beta-2-microglobulin (B2M) in their blood. To answer your second question, if you are concerned about your lymph nodes, then yes you should see a Hematologist.
Is sickle cell disease genetically passed on?
Yes, sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease are both inherited diseases.
What blood tests detect blood cancers?
A complete blood count (CBC) is the best screening tool to detect blood cancers.
Blood work?
There are many reasons why potassium could be elevated. I believe you are concerned about hemolysis occurring when the lab tech dropped the vial. Hemolysis can cause potassium READ MORE
There are many reasons why potassium could be elevated. I believe you are concerned about hemolysis occurring when the lab tech dropped the vial. Hemolysis can cause potassium to elevate. You should have a repeat blood drawn to check for normalization of your potassium.
What is the most common blood type?
O+ is the most common blood type.
Can you help read an ultrasound?
Hematologists are not always trained at reading ultrasounds. That is only one picture as well and not good quality.
My mother’s anemia symptoms seem to be getting worse, but her vitals are normal?
For your heart rate to go up and blood pressure to drop from anemia, the anemia has to be severe and sudden. The body has a wonderful way of compensating over time and adjusting READ MORE
For your heart rate to go up and blood pressure to drop from anemia, the anemia has to be severe and sudden. The body has a wonderful way of compensating over time and adjusting to lower levels of hemoglobin in the blood. You did not report your mothers hemoglobin or iron/ferritin/transferrin saturation levels. The iron pills should help if she is truly iron deficient. Some people cannot absorb oral iron and may end up needing intravenous iron infusions.
When will my grandmother recover from stroke?
You should ask her Neurologist regarding her prognosis.
CBC blood?
MCV is a measure of how big your red blood cells are. It can be elevated for several different reasons: Vitamin B12 deficiency, folic acid deficiency, alcohol abuse, thyroid disease, READ MORE
MCV is a measure of how big your red blood cells are. It can be elevated for several different reasons: Vitamin B12 deficiency, folic acid deficiency, alcohol abuse, thyroid disease, bleeding, or a bone marrow disorder. The MPV measures the size of your platelets. If it is elevated it usually means your platelets are lower than normal and your bone marrow is releasing smaller, more immature platelets to compensate for the loss. Your reported platelet count was low at 46.2 but it appears to be a mistype because it is the same number as your hematocrit (HCT). Please see your doctor regarding your results are ask for a referral to see a hematologist.
