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Male | 41

Is 16% Lymphocyte a Sign of HIV Infection?

Last year in my CBC lymphocyte was 16%. Is 16% lymphocyte means Hiv infection? At what level of lymphocyte doctor advise to do hiv test? Everything was normal except Lymphocyte.

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Answered on 6th Jan '25

Lymphocytes are a supportive element of the immune system and hence they can respond differently depending on various circumstances, such as stress, infections, or other health problems. Symptoms of an HIV infection may include a feeling of being tired all the time, losing weight with no obvious cause, or getting the same type of infection more than once, but these may not be the only markers of the virus. The specific lymphocyte percentage wherein automatic testing becomes necessary is non-existent; the requirement for such will vary based on your health condition and risk factors. 

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Questions & Answers on "Hematology" (202)

I done tested hiv duo combo on 30th day it's negative with value 0.13. Then I test hiv 1&2 Elisa (Antibody only) on 45th day it's also negative with value of 0.19. Am is safe? Is 45th day 3rd gen Elisa test is reliable?

Male | 21

According to your test results, it is very encouraging that both the HIV combo and Elisa tests were negative. The 3rd-generation Elisa test is reliable and fairly accurate in detecting HIV antibodies on the 45th day. Don't forget HIV symptoms can be different; however, the most common ones are flu-like symptoms, rash, and fatigue.

Answered on 7th Oct '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello I’ve been taking 25 mg atenolol for the last few months for a fast heart rate. I currently have a hemorrhoid and I want to use preparation H to relieve it. Preparation H has 0.25% of phenyleprine in it I know that can raise blood pressure. Should I still take or is there an alternative I can try?

Female | 22

Phenylephrine can raise your blood pressure and it might be unsafe for the heart if one is on atenolol already. In case you have no idea, you can use other treatments for piles that lack this drug like say witch hazel pads alternatively try out nonprescription hydrocortisone creams too. With these substitutes in mind, there won’t be any need to worry about a thing because they will still help soothe them but without affecting or changing anything about how well the medicine works for your heart condition. Nevertheless, should there still be no relief from piles after using these methods then I would advise that you talk with a healthcare professional.

Answered on 26th Oct '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

My son,s Cbc report findings Hb 14.3 11.5-14.5 reference range Hct 43. 33- to 43 RBC 5.5 % 4 to 5.3 Mcv 78. 76 to 90 Mch 26 25 to 31 Mchc 34. 30 to 35 Rdw-cv 13.5. 11.5 to 14.5 Rbc elevated Is there anything wrong? He had occasional headaches. Please help me

Male | 10

Based on the CBC report for your son, it reads that his red blood cell count is elevated. Sometimes, this leads to headaches. The other test results yield normal values, which is a positive thing! In my opinion, a doctor's consultation is necessary to delve more into the issue of an elevated RBC count and the occasional headaches, ensuring that the child receives proper treatment.

Answered on 12th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi good day I'm a male 36 years from Philippines I have a question regarding of my HIV symptoms My first encounter is last February 17 and I check a rapid test kit It was negative. But suddenly after 2 hours it show faded And after that I cannot sleep properly and there is a time on April 15 2024 I make a blood test in hospital 56 days after exposure Antigen and anti body test And thanks God it's negative And I buy again test kit 3 PCs For June July and Sept each month all test negative But this October I have rashes Red dot And hot sensation in my body in chest and back top and lower and my I feel my breath short And looking in Google That's why I feel uneasy again Please help me to elaborate my feeling Im afraid But I'm still believe everything will be alright and it must be negative

Male | 36

The symptoms you mention - rashes, red dots, hot sensation, and shortness of breath - may be caused by various reasons other than HIV. For instance, stress and anxiety are also potential causes of these symptoms. To be sure, you can ask a doctor.

Answered on 8th Oct '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

My morphology level is 3 is this normal or any problem

Male | 31

If you have a morphology level of 3, it may mean that there is a slight imbalance in your body. This could lead to symptoms such as feeling tired and having difficulty concentrating. Some common reasons for this are an inadequate diet, lack of physical activity, or stress. You can address these issues by eating well-balanced meals regularly, engaging in regular physical exercise, and employing stress-relieving techniques like deep breathing or meditation.

Answered on 12th June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

posterior cervical lymphadenopathy is written on my file , i have lump on my neck , felt when pressed , i am on antibiotics from 5 days , still its there and not going away . what are chances that its cancerous ?

Female | 22

You lump your neck, and the term "posterior cervical lymphadenopathy" is in your file. It signifies the presence of a swollen lymph node. There can be many causes for this, and infections are the most common ones. But for our safety, we should explore every option including cancer. The doctor should do a thorough check-up because the lump doesn't go away even after antibiotics. They may recommend additional tests like a biopsy to identify the cause. Yet, remember, often it can still be because of non-cancerous reasons.

Answered on 30th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi doctor..I am Keshar shreya and my age is 24 My lactate dehydrogenase test result is 3818..what must be the reason

Female | 24

Monitoring your lactate dehydrogenase­ levels shows care for he­alth. An elevated LDH value­, like 3818, signals potential issues. This might involve­ muscles, liver, or heart. Tire­dness, muscle aches, bre­athing difficulties - these could arise­. The wise step is to consult a doctor. They'll conduct furthe­r assessments, pinpointing the root cause­.

Answered on 4th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Spited blood from mouth Very tired Less appetite

Male | 20

You see­m to be spitting out blood from your mouth. You feel e­xtremely tired. Your appe­tite has decrease­d. These symptoms could be cause­d by different reasons. Example­s are gum problems, infections, or stomach issue­s. It's important to see a doctor. They will identify the­ cause and provide the­ appropriate treatment.

Answered on 26th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

My nephew is 4 months old. 2 months ago he went I'll . we had to take him blood transfusion immediately because the HB was dropped to 4 only . now the things happen again at the age of 4 months . we had to take him again blood transfusion. we did his Electrophoresis Report. here are the results HbA 55% HbA2 2.0% HbF 43% we want to know if there's any thelesmia or not or if HbA can be increase with age

Male | 4 months

An elevated level of HbF was what was observed and this is a common thing found in babies. Such results would indicate that a defect might be present in the body like beta-thalassemia at the beginning. However, these could also be seen in healthy infants. Increasing HbA levels naturally may follow his growing up. The main symptoms of anemia can cause fatigue or weakness, but it’s very important to take your child to a doctor and test for other reasons. 

Answered on 10th Dec '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am 46 years old . In annual health check up in urine protine is traced & pus cell count found 18-20 . In complete blood picture (CBP) ,Eosinophils count and Absolute Eosinophil count is zero . In Lipid Profile HDL Cholesterol result is 37 is it serious or needs to consult to doctor

Female | 46

Finding protein and pus ce­lls in your urine could mean an infection or kidne­y problem. Zero Eosinophils? That might show you're not re­sponding well to certain allergie­s. And low HDL cholesterol puts you at higher risk for he­art disease. It's smart to talk to a doctor about these­ results. They can take a close­r look and tell you what to do next.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

compression the small blood vessels in appendix can increase the RBC

Female | 20

Doing this can cause more red blood cells to form. You may get pain in your lower right belly, have a fever, and not want to eat. It can be due to something blocking it or an infection. A doctor may suggest taking it out with an operation called appendectomy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I've my reports morphology is 4℅

Male | 33

Having 4% abnormal morphology in reports indicate­s a small part is unusual. It impacts important areas like sperm or blood ce­lls. Potential outcomes are fatigue­ or fertility struggles. Healthy e­ating, exercise, avoiding substance­s can help sometimes.

Answered on 12th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

My wife is suffering with low hemoglobin, RBC , WBC & patlets count gone on decreasing .She has sufferd with viral fever for 15 days, viral fever came to normal but counts were not increasing.she has treated 20 days in KIMS, hyderabad hospital. Kims doctors told that after few days gradually counts will increase. What is her problem upto now doctors did not diagnosis, Two or three days doctors are transmitting sdp and prbc and WBC injections.I'm taken second opinion he told that there is a problem in bone marrow.without daignoses if we take bone marrow treatment does patient get any side effects.she is suffering from legs pain and swalling in legs aslo and she is becoming weak. Please what is her problem give me the clarity

Female | 36

she needs detailed hematological evaluation.and depending on all the reports, diagnosis can be made 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Soumya Poduval

I am 45 yrs I am asmathic patient recently having several attack I was hospitalized with the help of oxygen I recover but I undergo some blood test in which I found out that my blood platelets are high to 424 what should I do I need your medical guidance

Female | 45

In your situation, the fact that you have asthma and that recent attacks and being in the hospital may have caused this change is possible. High platelets can be associated with easy bruising, bleeding, and fatigue. So, ensure that your asthma is under control and that you see your doctor for further evaluation and advice on medication to lower your platelet count.

Answered on 9th Oct '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Is it normal to feel weak and loss of appetite after a week of getting treatment of Bilharzia.

Male | 34

After tre­atment for Bilharzia, feeling we­ak and losing appetite is common. Medicine­s used can cause these­ side effects. We­akness happens as the body fights infe­ction. Drink lots of water and eat healthy foods, de­spite no appetite. If symptoms worse­n or persist, inform your healthcare provide­r.

Answered on 19th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

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