Question 1

what does an abnormal mchc of 31.6 l mean?

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Not significant: Mchc stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. As far as i know the only important value is a high MCHC of greater than 36 pg which is an indication of hereditary spherocytosis. A low mchcis not significant please do not worry about that result.

Question 2

are sloping foreheads abnormal?

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No : There is absolutely nothing about a sloping forehead that is abnormal.

Question 3

what is an atypical antipsycotic?

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Antipsychotic Med: Atypical antipsychotics (second generation antipsychotics) are tranquilizing medications that are used for the treatment of mania, bipolar depression and psychotic illnesses.

Question 4

is it unusual to have haemorrhoids at 19?

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Hemorrhoid s: Hemorrhoids in females are usually related to pregnancy, caused by compression of the pelvic veins by the uterus.  In males, they're usually related to constipation & straining.  While not common at 19, they aren't that unusual, either.  Recommend increased roughage intake, high residue diet & increased water consumption to avoid constipation.

Question 5

girl age 22, bloodwrk showed abnorm: b hb 11,5g/100ml (11.7-15.3), s-ironbinding cap 90 umol/l (49-83), s-kobber 31,9 umol/l (12-25). what to do?

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? Iron deficiency: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, you appear to have mild iron deficiency. You may take oral iron supplement available over the counter. Take the pills with meals and if you develop constipation, take a fiber laxative.

Question 6

my fibrinogen is repeatedly 6 g/l. none of the other tests or inflammation markers are abnormal. what is most likely cause of stand alone high fibrinogen levels? what can i do to treat? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I am not sure why the blood test was done, meaning inadequate information, however it is best not to treat laboratory value if you are well and no inflammatory marker of significance. Fibrinogen is a clotting factor not a disease protein why do you want to treat isolated elevated fibrinogen? Do you have abnormal menstrual flow may be what you could look at as a possible explanation.

Question 7

what is an abnormal lesion?

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A lesion: is a nonspecific term that means abnormality.  It could be innocuous or serious.  Calling something an abnormal lesion is somewhat redundant.

Question 8

i have an unusual symptom that is concerting me.

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Please give more!: I need more information about the symptom that is concerning you.  Please write back with details such as where it is, how long you've had it, what makes it worse / better.

Question 9

abnormal cell growth

Accepted Answer

See below: These are symptoms that could be potentially serious.  Yous should discuss these with your physician.  He/she will thoroughly evaluate you and let you know what's going on.

Question 10

what is an atypical thymoma?

Accepted Answer

Well....: I don't mean to shock you, but it is a type of cancer or pre-cancerous tumor. The thymus is a gland that sits on/near the heart. It is largest and probably most active during childhood, and shrinks as we age. It is involved in developing specialized cells of the immune system. A thymoma is uncontrolled growth of the cells of the gland. The specific type can result in many different outcomes and rx.

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Girl age 22, bloodwrk showed abnorm: b hb 11,5g/100ml (11.7-15.3), s-ironbinding cap 90 umol/l (49-83), s-kobber 31,9 umol/l (12-25). what to do?

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