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I had a kidney stone removed from my right kidney the new way up through my urinary tract on May 25th! I also found through and MRI that there was mucus on the kidney that when the procedure was over with bacteria spread through my blood my red blood cells have become at a low level! I was in the hospital until May 31 when released my red blood count was 8.1. Since that time or upon my release I went in last Thursday for a routine blood panel to see my primary care provider on June 17. His office called me and said my blood level has dropped to 6.5 thus being admitted last Friday again for a blood transfusion. I spent four days this time in the hospital my blood level went up to 9.3 ! During my stay and endoscope and coloscopy was done and my stool tested three time without finding an internal bleeding problem. I am also getting five rounds of iron infusion, this will be my third visit today at 100pm. This evening I have had my worse night yet, can t sleep migraine and stiffness in my neck I have Arthritis and Fiomaylia and have had many treatments for the pain! I was last on Tramadol in February, my primary care provider did not ask for any other test to see where I am bleeding from. I has my right hip replaced in October of 2013 from too many steroid shots. For the past couple of nights I have had leg spasams and a clicking sound on my right side where my hip replacement was done! I think I might be bleeding inside my head or in my bone marrow. The next test the gastrogist wants to do is have me swallow the capsule with a camera in it. I think I should have another Cat scan or in Mri but my Doctor has to order it and he does not even practice out of Oak Hill Hospital. I spent 11 days in the hospital and fell weaker then when I came home the first time on May 31. What test do I need to ask for to find the source of the bleeding? What test is done to see if I am bleeding in my head? Elizabeth of Spring Hill Florida I am also drinking lots of water and still feel dehydrated!
Hello dear, I think you should i do esophagogastroscopy to exclude ulcerative disease, stool for occult blood, stool for cyst and ova,MRI of brain and a abdomen. I suggest to take iron tablets for 3 months Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Hello dear, I think you should i do esophagogastroscopy to exclude ulcerative disease, stool for occult blood, stool for cyst and ova,MRI of brain and a abdomen. I suggest to take iron tablets for 3 months Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.