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Posted on Sat, 18 May 2019
Question: Hi Dr. So is it Dangerous in something I to go to ER? just concerned about it. I'm feeling good just dont know how dangerous this might be. everything else is normal just dont know what else it could be.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
no danger usually

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I'm not sure whether you're talking about an ordinary visit to the ER or about your blood tests - I had a look at them by checking your other recent questions.
If you're talking about your complete blood count then nothing is urgent there. Your lymphocytes count and percentage is a little higher than usual but this is something that commonly occurs for various benign reasons. We usually follow-up such patients and they usually get a normal complete blood count afterwards. Viral infection is a very common cause and it may have even occurred weeks before the blood test. If you don't have other signs of any particular disorder like significantly enlarged lymph nodes or spleen or liver then we usually just proceed with follow-up testing after a few weeks. This is not something that has to be dealt with at the ER. Just visit any doctor for a basic assessment and clinical examination.

If you're talking about an ordinary visit to the ER then there is nothing to worry about.

I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (3 hours later)
Hi Doctor, I was talking about the RBC count and the rectycytes. just wondering if this is an emergency situation. I went in taking the test dehydrated after running and also taking a supplement garlic. Just wondering would this effect the results?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dehydration may indeed cause a falsely higher hematocrit and the rest of the indices as well. Dehydration may well explain all the findings except the higher lymphocyte count (compared to the polymorphonuclear cells count). In any case this not something that raises suspicions for an urgent situation particularly since you're having no symptoms.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Hi Dr. So Is It Dangerous In Something I To

Brief Answer: no danger usually Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm not sure whether you're talking about an ordinary visit to the ER or about your blood tests - I had a look at them by checking your other recent questions. If you're talking about your complete blood count then nothing is urgent there. Your lymphocytes count and percentage is a little higher than usual but this is something that commonly occurs for various benign reasons. We usually follow-up such patients and they usually get a normal complete blood count afterwards. Viral infection is a very common cause and it may have even occurred weeks before the blood test. If you don't have other signs of any particular disorder like significantly enlarged lymph nodes or spleen or liver then we usually just proceed with follow-up testing after a few weeks. This is not something that has to be dealt with at the ER. Just visit any doctor for a basic assessment and clinical examination. If you're talking about an ordinary visit to the ER then there is nothing to worry about. I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Regards!