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After Having Seen A Hematology/ Oncologist For The First Time,
Question: After having seen a Hematology/Oncologist for the first time, a number of blood tests were ordered. Results will be provided. I need the results explained and what the expected next steps would be. Additional information on medications and past medical history can be provided upon request.
Brief Answer:
I will interprete
Detailed Answer:
Hi
After the reports come come you can upload it here
I will interprete your results
Dont worry
Regards
I will interprete
Detailed Answer:
Hi
After the reports come come you can upload it here
I will interprete your results
Dont worry
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Reports have been uploaded.
Brief Answer:
Apart from anaemia your blood reports are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your uploaded reports
Apart from anaemia your blood reports are normal
You were recommended free light chain analysis diagnose and monitor plasma cell disorders such as multiple myeloma and primary amyloidosis but that is also normal
So i do not think you need to worry
Regards
Apart from anaemia your blood reports are normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your uploaded reports
Apart from anaemia your blood reports are normal
You were recommended free light chain analysis diagnose and monitor plasma cell disorders such as multiple myeloma and primary amyloidosis but that is also normal
So i do not think you need to worry
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What are the next steps to discover the root cause of the anemia that has been continuing to worsen for six months and resolve it?
Brief Answer:
Blood for iron profile test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
In order to come to root cause of anaemia you need to do blood for iron profile test
It includes total iron binding capacity test (TIBC) which measures the amount of iron ready to bind with proteins in the blood, serum ferritin test which is used to evaluate the amount of iron stored in the body and transferrin saturation test which is the percentage of transferrin which is saturated with iron.
As colonoscopy was good an upper GI endoscopy also recommended
Regards
Blood for iron profile test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
In order to come to root cause of anaemia you need to do blood for iron profile test
It includes total iron binding capacity test (TIBC) which measures the amount of iron ready to bind with proteins in the blood, serum ferritin test which is used to evaluate the amount of iron stored in the body and transferrin saturation test which is the percentage of transferrin which is saturated with iron.
As colonoscopy was good an upper GI endoscopy also recommended
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Does the document IronStudyWithFerritin.pdf not provide this data?
Brief Answer:
Upper GI endoscopy and CT scan whole abdomen is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes it does
You have low iron saturation meaning you could have blood loss, inadequate dietary iron or anemia of chronic disease
That is why upper GI endoscopy and CT scan whole abdomen is required
You can take food such as chicken, fish, pasta, pumpkin seeds, beans, lentils, wholegrain, beans and lentils which are rich in iron.
Regards
Upper GI endoscopy and CT scan whole abdomen is required
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes it does
You have low iron saturation meaning you could have blood loss, inadequate dietary iron or anemia of chronic disease
That is why upper GI endoscopy and CT scan whole abdomen is required
You can take food such as chicken, fish, pasta, pumpkin seeds, beans, lentils, wholegrain, beans and lentils which are rich in iron.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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