Question 1

is high blood sugars always a sign of diabetes? in other words an my high blood sugars be high and i don't have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

High sugars=diabetes: I hear you when you ask "do i really have diabetes?" but the definition of diabetes is elevated blood sugars.  The cause of the elevated sugars is either the inability of Insulin to get your sugars out of the blood circulation into your cells -insulin resistance - or from failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin.  The elevated sugars can do damage so just use it as a life challenge.

Question 2

what the word absent means in blood test results?

Accepted Answer

Same as anywhere: The thing in question is not there. Not present. Ask the provider who ordered the tests for an explanation of the results. It's part of the services from providers to complete the stage of diagnostic evaluation. Ask - if you do't understand - say so and they might make it simpler. Best!

Question 3

i just received my blood test. it flagged "lymphocytosis granulocytopenia". what does it mean? i noticed some bolded words. lym 44.5,gra 48.5,mpv 6.9

Accepted Answer

As below: lymphocytosis simply means higher Lymphocyte [LYM] count.

On the other hand granulocytopenia means lower Neutrophil [GRA]count.

We have white blood cells [WBC] in our blood which are supposed to protect us from infections. It is very important that number and rations are maintained properly by our bone marrow where these blood cells are produced.
please let me know the rest of the blood report

Question 4

blood smear (erythrocyte) shows normocytic normochromic. although it does not have the word aneamia, is it same with normocytic normochromic aneamia?

Accepted Answer

Need to know Hemoglo: We need to know your Hemoglobin(Hb) level. Anemia is defined as low Hb....usually less than 12 Gm/dl.
So tell us your Hb value Rest of the details about the size, shape or color of Red blood cells(RBCs) is not all that important unless the Hb is lower than normal ( normal levels: 12-14 Gm/dl)

Question 5

can i get a small tattoo while on blood thinners? it'd 5 words, on my ribs. i am on 5mg of eliquis.

Accepted Answer

I would: suggest that NO TATTOO is worth bleeding and  I doubt you will find a tattoo professional willing to risk it!

My Opinion Only'

Dr Z

Question 6

how the size of arm cuff would affect the reading of blood pressure? i have a arm size 8.5 in. if i use the blood pressure monitor with arm cuff range 9-13 ins. how would the readings affect the accuracy? in other words, would the reading be over rated or

Accepted Answer

Hi. : Hi. There can be an error in reading the blood pressure if the cuff is too large or too small.  A blood pressure cuff  that is too small can give a reading that is too high. A blood pressure cuff cuff  that is too large can give a reading that is too low.

Question 7

regular marijuana user, 19. drink and smoke regularly for 1 to 3 years now. the other morning i had a kraft dinner and a dr pepper. i took a bong toke and wretched after words, puked brown to grey, and up closely there were tiny streaks of blood?

Accepted Answer

Small blled: I would consider this a minor bleed and merely observe for more serious signs such as recurrent vomiting especially of coffee grounds looking material or frank red blood, abdominal pain or passing black tarry looking stools. Rest your stomachs from further irritants and I think you'll  be OK. Of course, your habits of smoking and regular( if heavy) drinking are fraught with danger.

Question 8

4 weeks ago i've been having stomach pains, constant urges to go and loose stools but there is no blood but i'm worried and i hope it's not the c word?

Accepted Answer

At age: 18 the C word is virtually impossible!

Your symptoms are most likely due to a stomach virus or food allergy.

Hope this helps...4 weeks is a bit too long..get it checked out with your PCP (Primary Care Provider)
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 9

small bright red/pink blood on toilet paper after pooping, three dr's said it's just piles or a tear caused by constipation and nothing sinister because of my age. can i take their word for it?

Accepted Answer

: Some basics to understand. Bright red/pink blood means it is fresh &amp; from near the outlet. When it comes from up inside it has been acted on by inside chemicals/enzymes and changes through a darker maroon to purple to black, depending on how high up it originated. These are the facts &amp; they support what your 3 docs said, but did not explain. I would relax. This is common.

Question 10

my blood test results say my crp is 5.8, i have had a brain tumor before so when i look up this up i have seen the word cancer and thats where my mind goes. what does a 5.8 crp mean?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Elevated CRP usually means the presence of inflammation (or infection) . Cancer is not usually the cause.

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Is high blood sugars always a sign of diabetes? in other words an my high blood sugars be high and i don't have diabetes?

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What the word absent means in blood test results?

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I just received my blood test. it flagged "lymphocytosis granulocytopenia". what does it mean? i noticed some bolded words. lym 44.5,gra 48.5,mpv 6.9

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Blood smear (erythrocyte) shows normocytic normochromic. although it does not have the word aneamia, is it same with normocytic normochromic aneamia?

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Can i get a small tattoo while on blood thinners? it'd 5 words, on my ribs. i am on 5mg of eliquis.

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How the size of arm cuff would affect the reading of blood pressure? i have a arm size 8.5 in. if i use the blood pressure monitor with arm cuff range 9-13 ins. how would the readings affect the accuracy? in other words, would the reading be over rated or

A member asked:

Regular marijuana user, 19. drink and smoke regularly for 1 to 3 years now. the other morning i had a kraft dinner and a dr pepper. i took a bong toke and wretched after words, puked brown to grey, and up closely there were tiny streaks of blood?

A member asked:

4 weeks ago i've been having stomach pains, constant urges to go and loose stools but there is no blood but i'm worried and i hope it's not the c word?

A member asked:

Small bright red/pink blood on toilet paper after pooping, three dr's said it's just piles or a tear caused by constipation and nothing sinister because of my age. can i take their word for it?

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My blood test results say my crp is 5.8, i have had a brain tumor before so when i look up this up i have seen the word cancer and thats where my mind goes. what does a 5.8 crp mean?

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