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What Does A CBC Blood Report Indicate?
Question: what does a cbc blood test tell a doctor?
Brief Answer:
CBC means Complete Blood Count.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. CBC means Complete Blood Count.
Blood has two types of cells-the Red Blood Cells or RBC and the White Blood Cells or WBC. It also has platelets which help in the process of blood coagulation.
CBC gives the details of the RBC, WBC, platelets and the hemoglobin levels.
It helps in knowing whether any infection is present as WBC increases in response to infection. Treatment of Anemia can be planned according to the RBC and hemoglobin levels.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
CBC means Complete Blood Count.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. CBC means Complete Blood Count.
Blood has two types of cells-the Red Blood Cells or RBC and the White Blood Cells or WBC. It also has platelets which help in the process of blood coagulation.
CBC gives the details of the RBC, WBC, platelets and the hemoglobin levels.
It helps in knowing whether any infection is present as WBC increases in response to infection. Treatment of Anemia can be planned according to the RBC and hemoglobin levels.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have 2 swollen masses in my groin I took a cbc blood test which was normal and ct scan which was Negative. I'm confused. my doctor told me it was a cyst and to put a warm compress on it. but it isn't working. I had it for 5 months now. I'm very worried. what could it be
Brief Answer:
Further investigations may be needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would advise that you should get FNAC of the swellings. This will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
Further investigations may be needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would advise that you should get FNAC of the swellings. This will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will be doing that. just wanted clarity. one more question. what is a superficial lymph node
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer given below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Lymph nodes can be superficial which lie near the surface or deep which lie deep beneath. Superficial lymph nodes drain into deep nodes.
I hope this answers your query. I wish you good health.
Thanks.
Detailed answer given below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Lymph nodes can be superficial which lie near the surface or deep which lie deep beneath. Superficial lymph nodes drain into deep nodes.
I hope this answers your query. I wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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