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Question: I have lost 32 pounds since Sept., have intermittent diarreah, had a Whipple in 2003.I am cancer free ,but in addition, there is a rash (lesions) on my lower legs that just won't heal. Stoolis pale and stringy (less than one inch.)
Brief Answer:
Parasites not related to antibodies in blood.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Loss of 32 pounds weight, can be attributed to diarrhea and recent hospitalization. Also a possible restricted diet.
2. Additionally, your diet seems to be too restricted, as the stool output is too low. What is your usual diet? Was any stool examination done? Any recent ultrasound?
3. Pale colored stools, is worrisome. However, if it is with diarrhea, it can be understandable. Hope you have no symptoms of jaundice? Bile duct obstruction is one of the commonest cause of pale stools.
4. Rare antibodies can be found in blood and sometimes it is necessary, you are given appropriate ones. It is not related to parasites. If you want an investigation for parasites, eosinophil count in blood and stool examination for ova and parasites will be beneficial
5. The rash on the lower legs - I will need more details.
a. Do you have swelling of legs?
b. Is it only a rash? or is it a wound? Can you possibly send a good image?
c. Is there any prominent veins?
d. What treatment have you tried.
e. Any investigations done?
I will require more clinical details and investigations done to give a detailed opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Parasites not related to antibodies in blood.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Loss of 32 pounds weight, can be attributed to diarrhea and recent hospitalization. Also a possible restricted diet.
2. Additionally, your diet seems to be too restricted, as the stool output is too low. What is your usual diet? Was any stool examination done? Any recent ultrasound?
3. Pale colored stools, is worrisome. However, if it is with diarrhea, it can be understandable. Hope you have no symptoms of jaundice? Bile duct obstruction is one of the commonest cause of pale stools.
4. Rare antibodies can be found in blood and sometimes it is necessary, you are given appropriate ones. It is not related to parasites. If you want an investigation for parasites, eosinophil count in blood and stool examination for ova and parasites will be beneficial
5. The rash on the lower legs - I will need more details.
a. Do you have swelling of legs?
b. Is it only a rash? or is it a wound? Can you possibly send a good image?
c. Is there any prominent veins?
d. What treatment have you tried.
e. Any investigations done?
I will require more clinical details and investigations done to give a detailed opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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