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Frequent Fungal Infections. History Of Portal Hypertension With Cavernous Malformations, Enlarged Spleen And Liver Damage. Whom To Consult?
I have received blood work results with a wbc of 2.1. platelets of 49,000, mpv of 12.3, and gfr est of 57. I have portal hypertension with cavernous malformations, enlarged spleen , 1/4 liver damage. I can not seem to get rid of fungal infections, etc. Who should i see-hemotologist, nephrologist or my hepatologist? I seem to get the run around. (ps. had splenic-renal shunt surgery in 2003)
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Hi
you required to trated by team of Dr
so i advice to consult a multispeciality tertiary care centre where hepatologist , haematologist , nephrologist and infection control incharge all available in one roof
because our body organs function is directly or indirectly related to each other
get well soon
take care
you required to trated by team of Dr
so i advice to consult a multispeciality tertiary care centre where hepatologist , haematologist , nephrologist and infection control incharge all available in one roof
because our body organs function is directly or indirectly related to each other
get well soon
take care
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