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What Does Raised RBC And Hemoglobin Level Indicate?
Question: Just got lab results back and not sure if I should be worried. I am a 61 year old female that suffers from anxiety disorder. No other known health issues. My results were all normal except for IG Aboslute = 0.04, WBC =10.3, RBC =5.54, Hemoglobin= 17.6, Hematocrit=50.7. My Dr. is away till Monday and Im very nervous about the results. Also my urinalysis also showed1+ UAblood which is always like this.
Brief Answer:
You need proper evaluation for hematuria.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I have gone through your reports in detail.
Blood parameters are almost normal. Ig G indicates past infection and it is a non specific finding.It may be increased in many infections that have occurred in past.
You have mildly raised RBC,hemoglobin and hematocrit level.It may be due to many reasons like chronic hypoxia,dehydration,pulmonary hypertension etc.Mostly it is due to benign reasons.You need clinical correlation.
WBC is within normal level.
Important finding is presence of blood in urine(hematuria).You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Ultrasound of abdomen should be done.Hematuria may be due to many reasons like renal or urinary bladder calculus,infection,tumour etc.
CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
USG of abdomen is very important in screening of many conditions.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.You should consult urologist.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You need proper evaluation for hematuria.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I have gone through your reports in detail.
Blood parameters are almost normal. Ig G indicates past infection and it is a non specific finding.It may be increased in many infections that have occurred in past.
You have mildly raised RBC,hemoglobin and hematocrit level.It may be due to many reasons like chronic hypoxia,dehydration,pulmonary hypertension etc.Mostly it is due to benign reasons.You need clinical correlation.
WBC is within normal level.
Important finding is presence of blood in urine(hematuria).You need proper clinical examination and investigations.
Ultrasound of abdomen should be done.Hematuria may be due to many reasons like renal or urinary bladder calculus,infection,tumour etc.
CT scan of abdomen can be done if needed.
USG of abdomen is very important in screening of many conditions.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.You should consult urologist.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Dr. XXXXXXX You eased my my greatly..
Brief Answer:
Thanks for your comments.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your comments.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Thanks for your comments.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your comments.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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