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What Do These Lab Reports Indicate?
Question: My lab values are pH 7.28, HCO3 - 20mEq/L and K+ 5.7
Vital signs - Temp - 99.0F, Pulse 100, Respirations -25; BP = 90/50mmHg
What condition do I have, causes and treatments?
Vital signs - Temp - 99.0F, Pulse 100, Respirations -25; BP = 90/50mmHg
What condition do I have, causes and treatments?
Brief Answer:
an overall acidosis status for further determination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. First, reference range of the lab where you did the testing is required. You can provide the full report of your blood tests.
2. Generally, I can say:
- ph, HCO3 slightly decreased
- k slightly elevated
- respiration and heart rate slightly elevated with subfebrile body temperature
These parameters are not enough. More information is needed :
- do you have diarrhea? Vomiting?
- what about urine analysis? Any problems with your kidneys?
- any medication used on regular basis?
Your parameters are indicating an acidosis status that needs further evaluation to determine the final cause.
Looking forward to have the requested information in.
Dr.Sejdini
an overall acidosis status for further determination
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. First, reference range of the lab where you did the testing is required. You can provide the full report of your blood tests.
2. Generally, I can say:
- ph, HCO3 slightly decreased
- k slightly elevated
- respiration and heart rate slightly elevated with subfebrile body temperature
These parameters are not enough. More information is needed :
- do you have diarrhea? Vomiting?
- what about urine analysis? Any problems with your kidneys?
- any medication used on regular basis?
Your parameters are indicating an acidosis status that needs further evaluation to determine the final cause.
Looking forward to have the requested information in.
Dr.Sejdini
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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