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Suggest Complications With Myeloid Leukemia

Hi my dad is 76, been unwell with an enlarged prostate and bad urinary retention. He is having lots of unexplained symptoms. His doctor told me today that his ESR level is 87 and she suspect acute myeloid leukemia. Is there any other explanation for that level? From what she said she expects the next lot of bloods to confirm it. He is terrified of anything to do with tests. Getting him to agree to bloods was a big deal. How long does he have left?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has prostate enlargement and urinary retention. He may have prostatitis. His raised esr may be due to infection, inflammation, tuberculosis, autoimmune disease or malignancy. So from high esr it can not be said that he has chronic myeloid leukemia. He should go for complete blood count and peripheral smear examination. It will give you exact diagnosis. then he should take treatment accordingly.

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Suggest Complications With Myeloid Leukemia

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has prostate enlargement and urinary retention. He may have prostatitis. His raised esr may be due to infection, inflammation, tuberculosis, autoimmune disease or malignancy. So from high esr it can not be said that he has chronic myeloid leukemia. He should go for complete blood count and peripheral smear examination. It will give you exact diagnosis. then he should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health