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5 yo blood work: hgb/hct mild low. hgb f 7.4, retic 9.1, spherocytes & polychromatic 3-5/hpf. nrbc 1.4. dr said not urgent. appt in 4 wks. worried!!
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Pulmonology 36 years experience
Mgt: In the meantime, additional tests such as a Hb electrophoresis may be considered.
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Yes: But this depends heavily on what medication you are taking. Post more info on the specifics and we can be more help if possible.
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If low enough: Yes. The brain relies on glucose for fuel. If glucose is too low it can harm the brain in serious ways.
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With fingersticks: If the hands and fingers aren't clean and dry, home blood sugar readings may be inaccurate. Sugar on the fingers could end up falsely elevating blood sugar. A concomitant venous sample in lab could demonstrate a discrepancy. Also, the meter may be inaccurate. Eating before a fasting blood sugar may raise the blood sugar in someone with diabetes because it would not be fasting anymore.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Hi im anemic and my doctor want me to do iron infusion and colonoscopy , why?
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Dr. William A Biermannanswered
Medical Oncology 46 years experience
Need more info: I suspect that your doctor has found that you have iron deficiency anemia. This is a very straightforward diagnosis to make. The colonoscopy is helpful to make sure that you are not losing it in the bowel. If oral iron is not helping then you might need IV iron to rapidly make up for what you can't get from pills.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Can l-arginine lower blood pressure & if so what is recommended dosage?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Possibly beneficial: In some people. Arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which has a relaxing effect on blood vessels & can thus reduce blood pressure somewhat. No standardized dose has been recommended. Be advised that arginine can also trigger or worsen viral infections like herpes. Discuss this supplement with your doc before taking it.
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