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What Causes Weight Loss, Enlarged Lymph Nodes In Neck And High ESR Count?
Question: Hello ... Docotr i'm a 25 years old female . I don't have any medical issues . But recently I lost around 10.5 kg in 2 months without dieting . I have been examined by a GP who told me that I have enlarged lymph nodes in my neck in multible places also in my inguinal area . He ordered a basic labs for me that showed only high ESR : 30 with high RBC count .
My priphral blood showed ovalocytes and piklocytes only . Other than that my liver function and my electrolaytes are noraml also my thyriod function test was within normal . I have experence voice lost in the last 2 weeks with on and off hoarsness my doctor told me that I have a deviated uvula. I have attached my exray photos and other . Should I be worried ? Or search further medical help or not ?
I'm working in a hospital and I was in contact for 2 weeks with a boy who came back TB postive . In his lymph nodes . Could it be trasmitted to me ?
My priphral blood showed ovalocytes and piklocytes only . Other than that my liver function and my electrolaytes are noraml also my thyriod function test was within normal . I have experence voice lost in the last 2 weeks with on and off hoarsness my doctor told me that I have a deviated uvula. I have attached my exray photos and other . Should I be worried ? Or search further medical help or not ?
I'm working in a hospital and I was in contact for 2 weeks with a boy who came back TB postive . In his lymph nodes . Could it be trasmitted to me ?
Brief Answer:
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of lymphnode. .
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have weight loss, enlarged lymphnode and slightly high esr. You may have tuberculous lymphadenitis or lymphnode enlargement due to other cause like reactive hyperplasia or lymphoma.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of lymphnode. It will give you exact diagnosis whether it is reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Your other reports like liver function test, thyroid function test, electrolytes are normal so no need to worry about that.
Your voice problem due to uvula has no relation with this. You need to consult ent surgeon for that.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of lymphnode. .
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have weight loss, enlarged lymphnode and slightly high esr. You may have tuberculous lymphadenitis or lymphnode enlargement due to other cause like reactive hyperplasia or lymphoma.
You should go for fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of lymphnode. It will give you exact diagnosis whether it is reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Your other reports like liver function test, thyroid function test, electrolytes are normal so no need to worry about that.
Your voice problem due to uvula has no relation with this. You need to consult ent surgeon for that.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor .
What does the cells in my blood means ?
What does the cells in my blood means ?
Brief Answer:
They are the shapes of RBCs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Ovalocytes means your rbcs are oval in shape thry are commonly seen in vitamin B12 deficiency.
poikilocytes means variations in shape of rbc. It can be created, elliptical etc. It is seen in various conditions. However you don't need to worry about that. Just be relaxed.
Vitamin b12 and folic acid supplements should be taken. But its minor thing first you need to search the cause of lymphnode enlargement and weight loss.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
They are the shapes of RBCs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Ovalocytes means your rbcs are oval in shape thry are commonly seen in vitamin B12 deficiency.
poikilocytes means variations in shape of rbc. It can be created, elliptical etc. It is seen in various conditions. However you don't need to worry about that. Just be relaxed.
Vitamin b12 and folic acid supplements should be taken. But its minor thing first you need to search the cause of lymphnode enlargement and weight loss.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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