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After gastricsleeve leak recovery,my bro bp fluctuate while standing& his blood is thin while lab testing(the platelets are normal&no anemia). ferritin is 440. he is still taking estesina(from months) due to gastric abscess but dr said it need med?
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Your brother's change in blood pressure is likely due to low volume. Low volume can also mask mild anemia due to hemoconcentration. Estesina, a quinolone antibiotic, is less likely the etiology of your brother's symptom. Take care.
Answered 7/21/2023
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