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Hello, My 12 Year Old Daughter Recently Had Bloodwork Done.
Question: Hello, My 12 year old daughter recently had bloodwork done. I beleive the Thyroid numbers may indicate Hashimoto%E2%80%99s Thyroiditis, is this correct? Could if be Graves, or are those numbers different?
Also what might cause her white blood count and absolute lymphoctye count to be low yet her bilirubin to be high?
We have an appointment with the doctor but it isn%E2%80%99t until September 9 and I want aomw answers.
Thank you so much!
Also what might cause her white blood count and absolute lymphoctye count to be low yet her bilirubin to be high?
We have an appointment with the doctor but it isn%E2%80%99t until September 9 and I want aomw answers.
Thank you so much!
Brief Answer:
Hashimoto or Grave's possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to "Ask a doctor service" . I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the results show high thyroglobulin antibodies and high thyroid peroxidase antibodies and low lymphocyte count.
Also bilirubin is a bit high.
Increased thyroid antibiotics can show that she may have Grave's disease or Hashimoto.
The thyroid hormones are normal TSH and FT4 are normal and there are not changes yet but she should keep them under moderation.
The low lymphocyte count show inflammation or possible infection which may be viral.
This changes may also increase bilirubin levels.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Hashimoto or Grave's possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to "Ask a doctor service" . I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the results show high thyroglobulin antibodies and high thyroid peroxidase antibodies and low lymphocyte count.
Also bilirubin is a bit high.
Increased thyroid antibiotics can show that she may have Grave's disease or Hashimoto.
The thyroid hormones are normal TSH and FT4 are normal and there are not changes yet but she should keep them under moderation.
The low lymphocyte count show inflammation or possible infection which may be viral.
This changes may also increase bilirubin levels.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
your answer was cut off so this should not count as a follow up.
It says the low lymphocyte count show inflammation or
and then you don%E2%80%99t have anything else written. please answer the question completely.
Please answer in depth the question:
What would cause her absolute lymphocyte count and her white blood count to be low while her bilirubin is high?
Thank you.
It says the low lymphocyte count show inflammation or
and then you don%E2%80%99t have anything else written. please answer the question completely.
Please answer in depth the question:
What would cause her absolute lymphocyte count and her white blood count to be low while her bilirubin is high?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Possible autoimmune issue of thyroid and viral infection of liver.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
It is not important if we count it as a follow up or not, the most important thing is that we approach to diagnosis and real evaluation of situation of the girl. Of course we will not count it if you don't want to.
Thyroglobulin antibodies and and thyroid peroxidase antibodies are high and may show autoimmune disease such Grave's or Hashimoto.
The low leucocytes count or leucocytopenia comes as a result of low lymphocyte count since other types of white blood cells are within normal range. Lymphocytes become low usually after a viral infection and since bilirubin is high it can possibly be a viral infection of liver, hepatitis.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Possible autoimmune issue of thyroid and viral infection of liver.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
It is not important if we count it as a follow up or not, the most important thing is that we approach to diagnosis and real evaluation of situation of the girl. Of course we will not count it if you don't want to.
Thyroglobulin antibodies and and thyroid peroxidase antibodies are high and may show autoimmune disease such Grave's or Hashimoto.
The low leucocytes count or leucocytopenia comes as a result of low lymphocyte count since other types of white blood cells are within normal range. Lymphocytes become low usually after a viral infection and since bilirubin is high it can possibly be a viral infection of liver, hepatitis.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
This is my last follow up and you still have not answered my main question. I do not care to know more about any of the thyroid markers. I knew what those meant mainly before paying for this service.
What could be the cause of her absolute lymphocyte and white blood count being low and her bilirubin high? If it is a possible liver issue what types of things could that mean...and are her numbers that bad? She is 12.
Please answer both questions completely. Thank you!
What could be the cause of her absolute lymphocyte and white blood count being low and her bilirubin high? If it is a possible liver issue what types of things could that mean...and are her numbers that bad? She is 12.
Please answer both questions completely. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Possible viral hepatitis.
Detailed Answer:
As I explained above a low white blood cells count comes as a result of low lymphocyte count. The low lymphocyte count may come after a viral infection. Increased bilirubin may come as a result of liver issue, possibly liver infection and taking count low lymphocytes it may be a viral infection such hepatitis.
Hope I have cleared up your question.
Wishing her good health.
Best regards.
Possible viral hepatitis.
Detailed Answer:
As I explained above a low white blood cells count comes as a result of low lymphocyte count. The low lymphocyte count may come after a viral infection. Increased bilirubin may come as a result of liver issue, possibly liver infection and taking count low lymphocytes it may be a viral infection such hepatitis.
Hope I have cleared up your question.
Wishing her good health.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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