Dr. Charles Zaroulis

Hematology 57 years experience

Yes. : Likely due to iron deficiency. Eat lots of red meat & take oral iron medication.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Wbc count always high (16000-21000) no explanation. seeing hema/oncologist 29th. what are the typical wbc counts with leukemia?

Hematology 57 years experience

No typical count: Leukemia is a name for a host of disorders. The WBC is helpful in diagnosing a leukemia but not exclusive.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

2 symmetrical nodes in each sidegroin. 1 in neck. ~2months 2 docs not worried at all, say could remain forevr. perfect cbc if cancer would itget biggr?

Hematology 57 years experience

Abnormal: You must have these nodes followed closely, every two weeks. If present after 6 weeks must be biopsies.

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Can you donate blood if you're pregnant? i'm 4wks 4days

Hematology 57 years experience

No: Pregnancy is an exclusion.

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Went to doctor iron so low recommended transfusion. opt out if that got iron pills but what if anything can i do?

Hematology 57 years experience

Take iron pills!: Blood transfusion always a risk & oral iron therapy is effective.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

During erection if i push down on the pubic region directly above my penis there is always a weird feeling akin to bubbly gas & sometimes its painful?

Hematology 57 years experience

Erection: Do your fingers detect "bubbly gas" or do you feel it internally? Please describe the pain, it's precise location, degree, & duration. Once your e... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have anemia symptoms (pale eyelids, heavy bleeding, weakness) but cbc showed rbc 4.14 hct 38.2 hgb 12.6 plt 331. am i anemic?

Hematology 57 years experience

Not anemic: Your CBC should be repeated to ensure validity of the values. Your reported values do not indict an anemia. Your signs & symptoms are common &... Read More

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A female asked:

My hemoglobin dropped from 13.9 to 10.9 in 2 months. is that a concern?

Hematology 57 years experience

Anemia : yes. You should undergo an evaluation for anemia. The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Your doctor can easily evaluate & confirm th... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a tiny dot on my left leg and it feels like there's a bump under. i didn't mind it cause i don't feel anything from it. what could this be?

Hematology 57 years experience

Bump: Exactly where on your leg is the finding? Have you had any injuries to the area?

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I just got over haemorrhoid thrombosis and wanted to know ways i can mitigate the chances of it happening again. thanks?

Hematology 57 years experience

Stool softener S : Please take 100 mg Colace (docusate sodium) (over the counter) twice a day with plenty of water.

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A 47-year-old male asked:

What would make your tung brown and have the runs for week or more.

Hematology 57 years experience

Diarrhea: Does your tongue demonstrate any else besides brown discoloration? Does it hurt, swell or adversely affect your taste? How old are you & what medi... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Period has been stopped 7 months(except one lasted a day)although i'm having pain sometimes, being told no problem with left ovary with fluid and fat?

Hematology 57 years experience

Hypomenorhea: What have you been told about your L kidney? Specifically, did you undergo imaging studies, pelvic exam, or procedures? Please forward such informatio... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

Can u have a cold with no drainage from nose? i feel stuffy and nasally like i have a cold, but no drainage

Hematology 57 years experience

Nasopharyngitis: Yes, Some viral illnesses can present that way.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

If i donated blood to the red cross and recieved a donor card does that mean my blood is good?

Hematology 57 years experience

NO: Donor card is only a donation acknowledgement.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What does having a low iron saturation mean?

Hematology 57 years experience

Anemia: it can mean that iron deficiency anemia is occurring. Further blood tests are necessary to establish a diagnosis.

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A 50-year-old member asked:

How to interpret rbc morph scan results?

Hematology 57 years experience

RBC appearance: The microscopic appearance of your RBCs can be helpful in establishing a diagnosis.

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A female asked:

Husband has swollen lymph nodes behind left ear, unsure how long few weeks at least. two swollen spots and not sure if i should be worried?

Hematology 57 years experience

Physical examination: Please have a MD examine your husband. If confirmed & it persists for : more weeks, I recommend s biopsy.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have mild dry eyes. i have -6 sph and -1 cyl number in both eyes. which vision correction surery would you recommend ? lasik, icl, or relex smile ?

Hematology 57 years experience

Dry eye: What does the abbreviations icl stand for? What is "relex smile"? Has your ocular wetness been measured?

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A 41-year-old female asked:

I had blood drawn and my metamyelocytes count was 99 dr is referring me to see a hematology dr. should i be worried and what does this means?

Hematology 57 years experience

Metamyelocytosis: I agree that you should undergo a hematological evaluation. A value of 99% is very significant & must be explained. Please let me know what your h... Read More

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A member asked:

I have blood clots in my urine from a ureter stent should i go tot he er?

Hematology 57 years experience

Hematuria: Why do you have a urinary catheter? I recommend going to the ER if it did not already resolve.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

First experienced alot of stomach pain+nausea, then had black stool, have not pooped since then and i just keep peeing but the pee is almost clear

Hematology 57 years experience

Melena: Have you had anymore black stools? If yes, please, see a physician for an exam., blood work, & stool testing for blood. Thank you very much & ... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

If i have a vitamin b12 deficiency does it mean that i also have an iron deficiency? should i take iron supplements that come together with vitb group

Hematology 57 years experience

No : There is no link between vitamin b12 deficiency & iron deficiency anemias. Only take iron therapy if proven iron deficient by laboratory testing.

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A 49-year-old male asked:

Flight socks and aspirin wont stop blood clots,says professor"in the uk 2013/50 fit male mitral valve repair2yrs ago for2x6hr flights flight socks?

Hematology 57 years experience

Agree: Such measures are useful but cannot guarantee being clot free

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A 17-year-old female asked:

How long does it take to treat the bone marrow in an autologous bone marrow transplant (ow long does it take to cure with agents before infusion)?

Hematology 57 years experience

Therapy : The treatment is called marrow ablation & takes 3 to 7 days depending on the treatment regimen & the diagnosis.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I believe i have polyps, i'm not certain but it looks somewhat similar to the image. it's below my clit, it almost looks like balls.how do u removeit?

Hematology 57 years experience

Possible polyps: I recommend that you undergo a gynecological examination to help establish a diagnosis. This will allow appropriate treatment.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Will a hemorrhoid cause a scar?

Hematology 57 years experience

Hemorrhoid.: Usually unlikely but some people do exhibit increased scarring effect. In your past, have you had any surgical incisions that did not heal smoothly?

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Are there any symptoms when switching from coumadin (warfarin) to lovenox? i have felt so tired and worn out since i switched. is there a correlation?

Hematology 57 years experience

Unlikely: I recommend a physical examination & complete blood count.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Platelets are normal at 331 but i get petechiae from scratching and notice more on my body after hot shower. scared! am i okay? normal cbc

Hematology 57 years experience

Platelet function: What medications do you use? Please include any pain medications. Thank you very much.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What can explain my sudden constant swallowing of saliva? i am on geodon (ziprasidone) and have been on many meds in the past. i am producing too much & swallowing

Hematology 57 years experience

Hyper salivation.: Who prescribed the Geodon (ziprasidone)? Is the prescriber a psychiatrist? I await your response. Thank you very much.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

7 weeks preg had sexual intercourse started bleeding after had two small blood clots blood was sort of brownish red not as bright red lots of it wtm?

Hematology 57 years experience

Possible miscarraige: If this continue, should have, a pelvic exam.

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A 45-year-old female asked:

I am 45 years old with a nickel size bruise behind my knee...it is painful to touch. area is tender but not red and slightly swollen. 6 flights recent?

Hematology 57 years experience

Please get examined.: The examination should include a careful physical examination, ultrasound, & lab tests. This should be dealt with with all haste. Please let me kn... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Any vaccination will require to our unborn because of i and my wife have same o+positive blood type ?

Hematology 57 years experience

NO: Fortunately, your o+ blood types are compatible.

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A member asked:

Mom's hemoglobin is 7.5, and has no insurance. hospital er would not give blood transfusion because no insurance. can not take iron d/t gi distress?

Hematology 57 years experience

Oral iron advice: I believe GI distress can be overcome with proper oral iron therapy administration corresponding to meals.

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