HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is It Serious To Have Enlarged Lymph Node In Neck With Normal Blood Reports?

default
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Question: Hello Dr Het XXXXXXX Bishnoi, I had a blood test last week after I found an enlarged lymph node in my neck. My doctor said that my results were 'fine'. However, when I requested a copy of my results from the surgery, it appears that three tests (total white blood cells, haemoglobin, MCH) are over the safe range? I have attached a copy of my results for you. Can you tell me if there is anything i should be concerned about here (not just in relation to the lump, but in general), and if I should go back to my doctor? Thank you, XXXX.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer: WBC ,HB,MCH value . Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for the query . Usually enlarged lymph node is due to chronic infection and in that case usually there develops high ESR , WBC . In your case E S R is 2 mm/hour ,so need not to worry at all . White blood cells count is 10.53 ( 4-0-10-0) ,slightly high but non specific .In many books this value is actually 4-11. Hemoglobin 182 (120-180) ,this is also in normal range , however upper limit, but not at all a cause of concern. MCH i.e. mean corpuscular hemoglobin 32.2 (27.5-32). High level of hemoglobin is due to MCH ( mild high ) . Again according to few books as XXXXXXX test book , this level is 26.0-34.0pg/cell. In my opinion your all reports are absolutely within normal range . This is not a cause of concern as for general health. In my opinion at present you are healthy according to this report . Hope this information will be helpful for you. Further any question I will help. Good luck for you. Dr. HET
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1978

Answered : 6271 Questions

Ask a doctor now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Hematologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is It Serious To Have Enlarged Lymph Node In Neck With Normal Blood Reports?

Brief Answer: WBC ,HB,MCH value . Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for the query . Usually enlarged lymph node is due to chronic infection and in that case usually there develops high ESR , WBC . In your case E S R is 2 mm/hour ,so need not to worry at all . White blood cells count is 10.53 ( 4-0-10-0) ,slightly high but non specific .In many books this value is actually 4-11. Hemoglobin 182 (120-180) ,this is also in normal range , however upper limit, but not at all a cause of concern. MCH i.e. mean corpuscular hemoglobin 32.2 (27.5-32). High level of hemoglobin is due to MCH ( mild high ) . Again according to few books as XXXXXXX test book , this level is 26.0-34.0pg/cell. In my opinion your all reports are absolutely within normal range . This is not a cause of concern as for general health. In my opinion at present you are healthy according to this report . Hope this information will be helpful for you. Further any question I will help. Good luck for you. Dr. HET