What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 10 Jan 2015

Question: WBC Count of 14220

Hi,
I recently did a blood test and WBC Count is higher
Also triglyceride and TSH was on the higher side

Attached please find the report

I have sinus issue as well as slight cough in the morning

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
WBC due to infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I have gone through your reports.

1) Lipid profile: Yes your triglycerides levels are increased and VLDL is also increased. You need not to worry about this. If you do physical exercises and maintain diet then these results will be reversible. If you are overweight then you need to reduce weight. Eat healthy food like fruits, fiber contains food, low fat food. Brisk walk for 30 minutes a day is must.

2) Blood test: Yes, your WBC count is increased. It is mostly due to infection in your body. It could be due to your sinus issues.

I would like to know few more details:

Since when are you having sinus issues? When did you diagnose as sinus issues?

Do you have fever?
Do you have any burning sensation while urination?

Do you any other symptoms other than cough?
Is cough associated with sputum?

3) Thyroid profile: Your TSH is slightly elevated. Values vary from one lab to other lab. I suggest you reduce your weight. And eat healthy food. Avoid eating cabbage, cauliflower. Add iodine salt to your diet. Repeat your thyroid test after one month if it increases further with normal T3 and T4 then it will be diagnosed as sub clinical hypothyroidism. And you need to start medications.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (4 hours later)

Following are the response to your question

I am having sinus for last 19ish years
It's typically more during winter, since last 2 months

Not there are no other symptoms

Cough has sputum. Although cough is there only in the morning

There is not burning sensation

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions below

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your information.

Cough in morning time may be due to post nasal drip.

I suggest you Steam inhalation twice a day. Levocetrizine 5 mg once a day.

If you will not feel better then better visit an ENT doctor to rule out persist sinus infection. And you need start antibiotics.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar