What do high MPV and giant platelet in CBC mean?
Hello doctor,
My father is 65 years old. Recently, we went for his routine cardio checkup. His doctor suggested a thallium stress test, which was normal. He has been hypertensive for 15 years and is on anti-hypertensive Ramipril 5 mg, Amlodipine 2.5 mg and one diuretic. His BP was high, so the doctor has increased his dose this time. The doctor also asked for CBC. His CBC showed high MPV and giant platelet. What does that mean? I am attaching the report here. It would be really helpful if you go through the whole report and clear my doubt.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
Please see my blood test and advice if medicine is needed.
Hi doctor,
I am a 45 year old male. I have been on Omeprazole 20 mg and Thyroxine 50 mcg for the last four years. My height is 5'10" height and weight is 70 kg. I have hyperacidity and little vertigo. I am attaching herewith my latest blood report. Please advise whether any medicine is required.
20 May 2024 - 1 min read
Please recommend a treatment for blood clot in my finger?
Hello doctor,
My finger was pressed between doors around 15 to 20 days ago and blood was clotted in that area. Please refer to the attached pictures. But, since last week, it looks like in the picture.
16 May 2024 - 1 min read
What is a risk with AF and serious left atrium dilation?
Hello doctor,
I have AF for six years. Tried DCC and got sinus rhythm for 12 months, then back to AF six months ago. My echo showed serious left atrium dilation (more than 200% i.e. 180 ml compared to the normal 60 ml) and mild ventricular dilation. 24 hour tape ranges from tachycardia of up to 120 and bradycardia with up to two seven second pauses per night, but it was stable before one year. My ejection fraction is normal (60%). I have booked to have an ablation. Could you please describe what is the level of risk to life of such serious dilations, and what can be done to get them back to normal?
13 May 2024 - 1 min read
How long will it take to recover from liver abscess surgery?
Hi doctor,
I got a minor surgery for liver abscess and a drain was installed. Pus in the color of chocolate and little thick is coming out. Is it normal? How much time it will take to recover? For how many days the drain has to be installed?
07 May 2024 - 1 min read
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