Question 1

what is loopis?

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Lupus : Lupus is an autoimmune disease (where your immune system attacks your body) that can affect various organs of your body. There are systemic, discoid, drug-induced, and subacute cutanous forms.  Check out the lupus foundations website for more details and if you are not seeing a rheumatologist at this time, please consider seeing one if you have been told that you may have lupus.  Hope that helps.

Question 2

what's the role of lymp?

Accepted Answer

Tissue fluid drainag: Interstitial fluid  which lies in the interstices of all body tissues  is collected through lymph capillaries;  then transported though lymph vessels to lymph nodes before emptying  into the subclavian vein, where it mixes back with blood. Lymph returns protein and excess interstitial fluid to the circulation. Lymph may pick up bacteria metastatic cancer cells can  be transported via lymph.

Question 3

what is lupis can you die from this?

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Yes: Lupus is an autoimmune disease, it means that the immune system recognize as "stranger" cells and tissues of the same body, reacting and producing inflammation and tissue destruction. It is very debilitating and, yes, you can die from it, due to organ damage.

Question 4

what does it mean when your lymphs are low (8) are low?

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Lymphs: A low result is of no consequence in a healthy person

Question 5

my lymphs absolute was 3.3 should i be worried about it?

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Need more info: A little on the low side. Check with your primary care physician to rule out any serious problem. When I see a count like this I always order another CBC to double check that that  3.3. was correct.

Question 6

my lymps was 2.9 in 2012 now they are 3.5. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No concern: No concern at all if you are otherwise feeling well. Any number between 1.0 anbd 4.8 is normal in adults. Variations within that range usually mean nothing:  everybody's lymphocye count varies from time to time.

Question 7

left lymp nod feels larger than other . is this normal? no pain really scared

Accepted Answer

R/O LYMPHADENOPATHY : LYMPHADENOPATHY THAT PERSISTS LONGER THAN 8 WEEKS DEMANDS A FULL EVALUATION. You need an Exam&amp; Labs. CT SCAN OF CHEST ABD &amp; PELVIS. BX OF LYMPH NODE. If the pathology is not diagnostic you need a RADICAL LYMPH DISSECTION TO R/O LYMPHOMA VS METASTATIC PROCESS. SEEK PROMPT EVALUATION FROM YOUR INTERNIST AND A GENERAL SURGEON.

Question 8

my son is 8 with poly being 29percent and lymp being 70percent i am worried should i be?

Accepted Answer

White count: Need to also know the total white count not just the percentages.  Also clinical correlation is important.  Discuss lab results with your child's doctor.

Question 9

what is lymph?

Accepted Answer

Clear fluid: It is a fluid (usually clear) that circulates between the tissues of your body. It is fluid not in the arteries and veins. It contains some proteins and white blood cells.

Question 10

whats the latis laser?

Accepted Answer

LaTIS laser: It's called the "clot buster" laser:  used in immediate post-stroke scenarios to vaporize blood clots in the treatment of strokes.

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