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I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I’ve got anemia or it’s related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I’ve got?

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell that is generated in our bone marrow plays a part in our immune system. A high monocyte count is considered abnormal and could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. A high count could very well be caused by anemia because bone marrow stimulation increases . . . → Read More: I had a physical examination and what I want to ask what is the reason my monocytes is high is it because I’ve got anemia or it’s related to something else and is anything else I need to get worried about regarding the result I’ve got?

Category: Family Medicine, General Medicine, Oncology, Other

I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!

The best advice is to have your mother see a physical therapist or the doctor to treat her so (s)he can perform a physical exam and determine if she is neurologically intact. Pinching her and observing her jumping is not sufficient to determine the status of her nerves. Her muscles have obviously atrophied since . . . → Read More: I ask my Mom About her condition when it really start. She said to me it start when she is pregnant for the 4rth baby.While shes pregnant,she walk with a limp. And sometimes she use a cane or a crutches. After the the 4rth baby was born thats the time she cant walk or stand.she have fearness to control her balance. In that time she is 30 years old. We have four childrens in our family. I am the third child on that time. My Older sister on that time is 11, my 2nd borther is 6,and I am 4 years old. I am to small yet to remember. But this is my Mom History when we are little. After my younger brother born. 3-4 months later they go in the hospital to check my Mom health condition. According to the Doctor she have a tumor in his spinal column. The Doctor said it really needs surgery. 2 weeks after the surgery done. They go home.The Doctor said 3-6 months my Mom will be walking. And then my Mom stayed at home. She said to me while she at home she dont really have any Physical Therapy to help her. Except her Sister she help to exercise her legs sometimes. That is really big different because there is no Proffessional Therapist help my Mom that time. We dont have money. I was to small then 4 years old. I cant remember what is really happened to my Mom. My older sister she is 11 years old. She is the one taking care of me, as well as my 6 years old brother.Thats why untill now still hoping, If my mom have the chance to walk again. My youngest brother is 24 years old. Thats the time she starts cant walk after my younger brother born. Its starts in year 1987- up to this year 2011. She is in the wheelchair now. As i mentioned in my first question. If i try to pinch her both legs it start jumping. she still feel a sensation if i touch her legs. By the way my Mom lived in the Philippines right now. Thank you very much for reading my long questions! Hope my Mom have the chance to walk again. Any Advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Have a good Day!

Category: Family Medicine, General Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery

At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?

An intraductal papilloma is a benign growth within the milk ducts of the breast that can cause breast pain, breast mass, or even nipple discharge. A biopsy or excision of the mass is usually performed and sent for pathology to rule out cancer. Although intraductal papillomas are known to cause nipple discharge, it is . . . → Read More: At age 53 can intraductal papilloma appear without a nipple discharge?

Category: Family Medicine, General Medicine, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery

Is a child to parent bone marrow transplant possible? my mother was recently diagnosed with ALL i am 28 years old and and wondering about the chances of being a compatable donor

A child to parent bone marrow transplant is indeed possible if the child is over the age of 18 and able to give consent. However, there are specific criteria that must be met to ensure the transplant is safe for both the donor and the recipient. You should be screened by your or your . . . → Read More: Is a child to parent bone marrow transplant possible? my mother was recently diagnosed with ALL i am 28 years old and and wondering about the chances of being a compatable donor

Category: Oncology, Surgery

I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can’t think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 – 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?

Your symptoms can either be attributed to a gastrointestinal issue or to your thyroid medication. Early satiation and diarrhea are symptoms related to gastrointestinal pathology and can be do to something benign such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Rarely, it can be an indication of gastrointestinal malignancy. Since you are 54, a screening . . . → Read More: I am a 54 year old woman taking Synthroid and a pill to help control my bladder (can’t think of its name). For the last several years, I have had problems after eating. I rarely feel hungry and get a full feeling in stomach after just a few bites. 30 – 60 minutes after eating a meal, I have to run to the bathroom and have diarrhea. Sometimes, I have to go back to the bathroom and have more loose stool. Will just taking fiber help this or is there something more serious happening?

Category: Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmacology
 
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