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Suggest A Permanent Solution Of Low IGG
Question: Please suggest me a permanent solution of low IGG
Brief Answer:
History is suggestive of deficiency of IgG - the abnormality of B lymphocytes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The history given by you suggests that your son has the congenital deficiency or reduced amount of IgG in the body.
IgG is a type/class of immunoglobin secreted by B-lymphocytes.
The role of immunoglobins is to protect the body from external infections.
Presence of high TLC suggests that an episode of infection has taken place in past.
I am afraid there may be no permanent treatment for the problem.
However, I suggest you get total B-lymphocyte counts by flow cytometry to know whether there is a congenital reduction in B-lymphocytes.
Please consult a hematologist for further investigations.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
History is suggestive of deficiency of IgG - the abnormality of B lymphocytes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The history given by you suggests that your son has the congenital deficiency or reduced amount of IgG in the body.
IgG is a type/class of immunoglobin secreted by B-lymphocytes.
The role of immunoglobins is to protect the body from external infections.
Presence of high TLC suggests that an episode of infection has taken place in past.
I am afraid there may be no permanent treatment for the problem.
However, I suggest you get total B-lymphocyte counts by flow cytometry to know whether there is a congenital reduction in B-lymphocytes.
Please consult a hematologist for further investigations.
Feel free to ask further.
Thanks and take care
Dr. Shailja Puri
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