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What Does The Following Lab Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: my 22 year old son just saw lab results from his physical online but can't reach his dr. his WBC is 3.28, his glucose is 100 and his triglycerides are 180. Can you give us an idea of what this could mean. All other results were normal.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Before i answer the question it will be more appropriate if you can answer a few queries I would like to ask you which we help me understand the situation better.

1).Why did you son get these labs done? any problems lately?
2) How is his physique?
3) Is he physically active?
4) Is there any choslesterol issues in your family?
5) Hows his diet? does he eat much junk?

Regrads.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (1 hour later)

XXXXXXX was having a routine physical. He is 6 foot 2 and 148 pounds. He is tall and thin but always has been. He just graduated college and does not get much exercise. He does not live at home and I am sure does not eat well. I know he drinks a lot of soda and probably more alcohol than he should. My husband had high cholesterol and high blood sugar he takes medication for both.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There are a few things to consider

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back in detail.

Now I will come to His reports.
Blood sugar 100: well this is fine there is no abnormality in this reading It is neighter high nor too low so there is nothing to worry about this.

WBC: Normal WBC is 4 but even he is a bit at lower side that is not significantly low you dont have to be concerned about it either if all other blood works are normal.

Triglycerides: These are in a higher range , probably because if junk food intake and family hisotry but for this as well he doesn't need fi take any medication though he should check his oil intake avoid saturated fats,and switch to unsaturated ones. And those too in lowest quantity possible , better used un cooked.

He should indulge in some sports of gyming that will increase his Good cholesterol ( HDL) and will take care of his triglyceride. He should avoid red meat and junk. and take fruits and salads regularly.After taking all these measures he should get triglycerides rechecked in 2 months to see if things are getting better.

I would suggest you not to get anxious or much worried but positive changes in his lifestyle are suggested here.

Stay blessed.

Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (44 minutes later)

Thank you. He spoke to his dr this morning who said the same thing. He is getting rechecked in December.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The pleasure is all mine

Detailed Answer:
Its all my pleasure,
he just has to do lifestyle modifications till december and then see the results , dont worry he is perfectly fine.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar