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what do you think i have?
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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what do you think i have?
by alizahadar, May 26, 2008 05:51PM
i have wbc 4.7 ( 4.8-10.8) hb 11.7 (12-16) iron 19 (37-145) my igm was 29 (40-230) my parietal cell ab came negative
my b12 came low 2 days after they give me the b12 pill my b12 came up 200 poite, they send me to do the bowels
test with the tube i dont know the name, ever in my life i didnt eat meat and never took vitamin do you think
thats why those test came like that or samthing going on and i should do ferther test, those result is going on for the pass 2 years and i just runing test now what test i sould run and what do you think i have?my wbc came goog.
my b12 came low 2 days after they give me the b12 pill my b12 came up 200 poite, they send me to do the bowels
test with the tube i dont know the name, ever in my life i didnt eat meat and never took vitamin do you think
thats why those test came like that or samthing going on and i should do ferther test, those result is going on for the pass 2 years and i just runing test now what test i sould run and what do you think i have?my wbc came goog.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 26, 2008 07:32PM
, May 26, 2008 07:32PM
There is suggestion of mild anemia and a low B12 level. Testing the anti-intrinsic factor (IF) antibodies can help with the diagnosis of pernicious anemia, which can lead to a B12 deficiency.
You can evaluate further for iron deficiency with a TIBC and ferritin level. If confirmed, an upper and lower endoscopy can be considered to exclude a polyp or mass.
Repeating the CBC can be done to ensure that the anemia and the WBC is not worsening.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
You can evaluate further for iron deficiency with a TIBC and ferritin level. If confirmed, an upper and lower endoscopy can be considered to exclude a polyp or mass.
Repeating the CBC can be done to ensure that the anemia and the WBC is not worsening.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
