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What Do These Blood Reports For URI Indicate?
Question: Hi there, I am a 45 yrs old Canadian (HIV pos) who just got in the Philippines, since I've got here Oct 23rd (assignment for 6 months) I've got some issues with my digestive system on top of fighting a upper respiratory tract infection. A bit worried I ask for a blood sample. Results: my RBC's at 3.86.
I also been diagnose in 2000 for severe anemia. Bone marrow was done at the time. I also needed Blood transfusion at the time. Should I worried , go back to my country or simple solutions are available here in Manila. Thanks in advance.
I also lost 14 pounds since my arrival
My T cell count was at 360 when I left and my viral charge at 0.
My WBC count is at 4.30
Hematocrit at 0.39
Hemoglobin at 133.00 g per L
Platelet at 259.00
I also been diagnose in 2000 for severe anemia. Bone marrow was done at the time. I also needed Blood transfusion at the time. Should I worried , go back to my country or simple solutions are available here in Manila. Thanks in advance.
I also lost 14 pounds since my arrival
My T cell count was at 360 when I left and my viral charge at 0.
My WBC count is at 4.30
Hematocrit at 0.39
Hemoglobin at 133.00 g per L
Platelet at 259.00
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms can be tackled easily with better medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
You are on ART and your CD4 count is above 350 cells. Your viral load is undetectable. So nothing to worry much.
Your stomach problem could be managed easily as with an immunocomperent person. Ciprofloxacin or Ofloxacin can be preferred over Tab. Azithromycin.
Your weight loss could be due to newer food habits.
Consume good amounts of protein along with fruits and vegetables to increase weight and immunity.
Other parameters of blood are within normal limits. Your previous CD4 counts will be useful to assess the treatment effectiveness.
Dr S Murugan
Your symptoms can be tackled easily with better medicines.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
You are on ART and your CD4 count is above 350 cells. Your viral load is undetectable. So nothing to worry much.
Your stomach problem could be managed easily as with an immunocomperent person. Ciprofloxacin or Ofloxacin can be preferred over Tab. Azithromycin.
Your weight loss could be due to newer food habits.
Consume good amounts of protein along with fruits and vegetables to increase weight and immunity.
Other parameters of blood are within normal limits. Your previous CD4 counts will be useful to assess the treatment effectiveness.
Dr S Murugan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
And what about the fact that I don t seem to digest food here
ex :I refuse to eat food who has been expose to the air.
All meats at the grocery are expose without protection.
I ve been able to reach my doc via email and he s referring me to a local doctor, I just asked him my last CD4 result done in September,, still waiting for a reply.
ex :I refuse to eat food who has been expose to the air.
All meats at the grocery are expose without protection.
I ve been able to reach my doc via email and he s referring me to a local doctor, I just asked him my last CD4 result done in September,, still waiting for a reply.
Brief Answer:
Adequately cooked food are not infectious.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Meat when cooked becomes safe as well as groceries. Avoid eating uncooked food without washing properly. Especially fruits eatable with skin should be washed properly. Moreover your CD4 count is more than 350. It is not much to worry about Opportunistic infections.
If you take palatable food you will be happy.
Dr S.Murugan
Adequately cooked food are not infectious.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Meat when cooked becomes safe as well as groceries. Avoid eating uncooked food without washing properly. Especially fruits eatable with skin should be washed properly. Moreover your CD4 count is more than 350. It is not much to worry about Opportunistic infections.
If you take palatable food you will be happy.
Dr S.Murugan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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