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Dr. Vinh-linh B Nguyen MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
9800 Brimhall Road Bakersfield CA, 93312About
Dr. Vinh-linh Nguyen is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Nguyen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various types of cancers, blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma.
Education and Training
Temple Univeristy, Philadelphia, PA B.S. 1994
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine M.D. 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Dr. Vinh-linh B Nguyen MD's Expert Contributions
Should I go to the hospital for high hemoglobin?
High hemoglobin level, or polycythemia, can be serious depending on the level. As the concentration of hemoglobin in your blood increases, the viscosity increases. A more viscous blood slows down the circulation, especially in the small, tiny arteries called capillaries. These capillaries are the final destination of your arterial system - they are an extensive network of small blood vessels that deliver oxygen to all tissue in the body, and if you connect all the capillaries, they can be scores of thousand miles. When circulation slows down due to high viscosity, oxygen delivery slows down, and you feel sluggish. In severe cases, the circulation may be so impaired that one particular area may not get enough oxygen to stay alive, and that can cause irreversible damage to that area. When you have this condition, you need phlebotomy to remove the excess hemoglobin. You also need to see a hematologist to find out why the hemoglobin is high. Ideally, you always what to identify and treat the root cause. All of these steps are done at a doctor's office, unless you sustain tissue damage (such as a stroke or heart attack) due to exceedingly high level of hemoglobin. Vinh-Linh Nguyen, M.D. READ MORE
Can low iron cause behavior problems?
If iron is low enough, patients can have unusual cravings such as craving for ice, clay, metal, etc. It is called pica. Another way behavior can be affected is if iron deficiency causes severe anemia. Anemia refers to a blood condition where you do not have enough hemoglobin to transport oxygen to your brain and vital organs. This decrease in oxygen delivery can cause many symptoms, including, but not limited to fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, impaired cognitive functions, and many others. On the other hand, behavior changes can be a manifestation of so many other problems. Only a thorough medical evaluation can establish the diagnosis and the cause. READ MORE
How long do you stay in hospital with a blood clot?
If it is a simple blood clot, localized, non-extensive, with no evidence of migrating to the lungs (a condition called pulmonary embolism), you typically just stay one day to get the blood thinner medication started. There are times when you need to stay longer, for example, if the clot is very extensive (which may require a procedure called "thrombectomy," or insertion of a temporary IVC filter), or if the clot has broken off and traveled to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism. Vinh-Linh Nguyen, M.D. READ MORE
How long is treatment for lymphoma?
The duration of treatment varies, depending on the exact type of lymphoma, as well as the stage at the time of diagnosis. At your daughter's age, the most common type of lymphoma is Hodgkin lymphoma, and the treatment may last anywhere between 3-6 months. READ MORE
Is an MRI or CT scan better for diagnosing a blood disorder?
Scans generally do not detect or diagnosed blood disorders. There are a few exceptions for this, including some blood disorders that can cause enlarged lymph nodes, or damage of the bones. Sometimes the bone marrow appearance can be the first clue that there is a problem with the blood. Therefore the choice of scan depends on what kind of blood disorder, and what the clinician is looking for. READ MORE
What damage does radiation do to the body?
To answer your question, it is first important to understand how radiation works. Radiation is a form of x-ray, created by a machine that accelerates electrons to a very high speed. This stream of electrons is shaped into a beam and is directed at the body parts intended for treatment. The radiation penetrates deep into the body, allowing it to target sites internally. The energy from radiation is high enough to create "free radicals", which are highly unstable atoms and molecules, and these free radicals cause breakage of the DNA strands, leading to death of the cells. There are two categories of damage from radiation: short-term damage and long-term damage. The kind of specific damage also depends on the site of radiation, and the amount of radiation. In general, short-term damage includes burning (similar to a bad sunburn), inflammation, swelling, ulceration of the mucus membrane. You may have fatigue, pain, and some other site-specific symptoms (depending on which part of the body is receiving the treatment). Long-term damage includes possible irreversible damage to an organ, and an increased risk of cancer. Remember that every medical treatment has side effects and risks. For cancer treatments, the side effects and risks are even more severe. Nonetheless, if a treatment is recommended, it is because the benefits far outweigh the side effects and risks. Vinh-Linh Nguyen, M.D. READ MORE
Low platelet count?
Platelets are small particles in your blood, and they are part of a complex clot forming system (coagulation) to stop bleeding. Having a low platelet count can increase the bleeding time, leading to heavy menses.There are many possible causes of low platelet count, and a hematologist can identify the cause and can determine if treatment is needed. It should also be noted that there are many other possible causes of heavy menses as well. Vinh-Linh Nguyen, M.D. READ MORE
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