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What Causes Sores On The Chest When Diagnosed With Polycythemia?
Question: my daughter has been diagnosed with polycythemia vera. Are deep bloody dime size sores that bled profusely in chest and stomach indicative of that diagnosis? this started with 1 in September and as of now 11 very painful sores exist. antibiotic infusion has helped only slightly . YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Sores are not associated to polycythemia!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
1. I will suggest that you upload the entire results to me for further review. This is because the bleeding might be related to another abnormality on the laboratory results. Please, upload it as an attachment.
2. Also, am not sure what antibiotics are being used for. This is probably an intimation that there might be something else going on. I will also suggest that you go ahead and ask your doctor clearly whether there is something else going on that might be responsible for the bleeding and need for antibiotics.
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Sores are not associated to polycythemia!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
1. I will suggest that you upload the entire results to me for further review. This is because the bleeding might be related to another abnormality on the laboratory results. Please, upload it as an attachment.
2. Also, am not sure what antibiotics are being used for. This is probably an intimation that there might be something else going on. I will also suggest that you go ahead and ask your doctor clearly whether there is something else going on that might be responsible for the bleeding and need for antibiotics.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Waiting!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
My daughter is afflicted with potcythemia vera
Diabetes,stomach hernia , cervical cancer, congestive heart failure, rhuematoid arthritis, staff infection, elevated liver enzymes. Kidney malfunction and open sores caused by blisters that leave measurably deep bleeding wounds. She has be bounced from pillar to post. Please give us a fresher view of all of this. A worried mother
Diabetes,stomach hernia , cervical cancer, congestive heart failure, rhuematoid arthritis, staff infection, elevated liver enzymes. Kidney malfunction and open sores caused by blisters that leave measurably deep bleeding wounds. She has be bounced from pillar to post. Please give us a fresher view of all of this. A worried mother
Brief Answer:
She probably has a weaker immune system!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This doesn’t really sound so good for a client to be dealing with so many conditions. The complexity of her case requires a comprehensive review and management that is simply beyond the scope of online exchanges. However, I suggest you ask the treating doctors about her state of immunity. I have a strong feeling that her immune system might be failing and special infection control measures required.
I know it’s difficult as a mom to watch your daughter go through this. I commend your efforts and encourage you to stand tall and stay strong providing the very much needed social support and love that she so much needs at this time.
Courage!
She probably has a weaker immune system!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This doesn’t really sound so good for a client to be dealing with so many conditions. The complexity of her case requires a comprehensive review and management that is simply beyond the scope of online exchanges. However, I suggest you ask the treating doctors about her state of immunity. I have a strong feeling that her immune system might be failing and special infection control measures required.
I know it’s difficult as a mom to watch your daughter go through this. I commend your efforts and encourage you to stand tall and stay strong providing the very much needed social support and love that she so much needs at this time.
Courage!
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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