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Had A Blood Test Done When I Had Gairdia. I
Question: Had a Blood test done when I had Gairdia. I had elevated Neutrophils of 7.0 which made me have a high white blood count of 11.9. My lymphocytes were 3.8.
After taking Metronidazole for 10 days then waiting approx 10 odd days I had another blood test and it came back with
Neutrophils of 2.7 and high lymphocytes of 4.4
Total white cell count is 7.9.
I’m concerned that it’s been a big swing and reverse shift, now I have lower neutrophils and high lymphocytes. Stomach is still sore/sore back and stool is a dark colour.
Why is this, what could it be?
What should I do? Further tests etc?
Thank you
After taking Metronidazole for 10 days then waiting approx 10 odd days I had another blood test and it came back with
Neutrophils of 2.7 and high lymphocytes of 4.4
Total white cell count is 7.9.
I’m concerned that it’s been a big swing and reverse shift, now I have lower neutrophils and high lymphocytes. Stomach is still sore/sore back and stool is a dark colour.
Why is this, what could it be?
What should I do? Further tests etc?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Gairdia
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
I have bene carefully through your question.
The high lymphocytes and low neutrofils It's usually a harmless, temporary situation, as can occur after an illness ,like in your case.
I will suggest a stool exam to control the situation after dhe treatment and to be sure if you need further treatment
Regards
Gairdia
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
I have bene carefully through your question.
The high lymphocytes and low neutrofils It's usually a harmless, temporary situation, as can occur after an illness ,like in your case.
I will suggest a stool exam to control the situation after dhe treatment and to be sure if you need further treatment
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
So no need to worry about leukaemia or anything like that?
Brief Answer:
Giardia
Detailed Answer:
No ,you have not to worry about that diagnosis
Giardia
Detailed Answer:
No ,you have not to worry about that diagnosis
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you for the reply.
Was just concerned due to how they have changed.
Why would the Neutrophils go from 7 to 2.7 and the lymphocytes go from 3.8 to 4.4?
It seems like s dramatic shift?
Was/still concerned that it is leukaemia due to searching saying higher than 4/5 can indicate this.
Was just concerned due to how they have changed.
Why would the Neutrophils go from 7 to 2.7 and the lymphocytes go from 3.8 to 4.4?
It seems like s dramatic shift?
Was/still concerned that it is leukaemia due to searching saying higher than 4/5 can indicate this.
Brief Answer:
Giardia
Detailed Answer:
You should not be concerned
Because as I said before all this situation it’s coming from your actual diagnosis
The exams will turn normal .You may repeat your exams after 15-20 days again
Giardia
Detailed Answer:
You should not be concerned
Because as I said before all this situation it’s coming from your actual diagnosis
The exams will turn normal .You may repeat your exams after 15-20 days again
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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