Understanding Health Check Results: Analyzing Anemia and Antibody Testing
Health Checkup Contents Hello, doctor. I have a female friend who just completed a health check-up, and the report is as follows: 31-year-old female, 172 cm, 66 kg; heart rate 53 beats per minute; Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) --> 73.7%; Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) -->...
Dr. Xie Wenjie Reply:
1. The normal hemoglobin (HB) levels vary between genders, with a general reference value of HB:12 being sufficient for females. However, the size of red blood cells affects their function; typically, an MCV (mean corpuscular volume) of less than 80 indicates that the cell volume...[Read More] Understanding Health Check Results: Analyzing Anemia and Antibody Testing
Understanding Your Health Check Report: What High RBC and Hematocrit Levels Mean
Health Check Report Hello, doctor. Regarding the health check results: red blood cell count is 555, and hematocrit is 49.7. What do these values signify? Are they indicative of any symptoms or diseases? Thank you!
Dr. Sun Weixu Reply:
Red blood cell count (RBC) for males is 3.8 million to 6 million cells/mm³, and for females, it is 3.8 million to 5.5 million cells/mm³. The majority of blood's composition consists of red blood cells, which are produced in the bone marrow and then released into the bloodstr...[Read More] Understanding Your Health Check Report: What High RBC and Hematocrit Levels Mean
Understanding Elevated Heart Rate and Early Repolarization in Health Checks
Heart rate of one hundred? My heart rate averages above 100, and during this health check, it was 108 beats per minute. I have previously consulted a doctor about this issue, but there were no specific results. Additionally, the electrocardiogram (ECG) report indicated "earl...
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Director Lin Ming-Hsing of the Department of Family Medicine at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, responded: 1. Abnormalities in the electrocardiogram typically indicate electrical conduction disturbances, which usually do not obstruct blood flow circulation, leadi...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Heart Rate and Early Repolarization in Health Checks
Understanding Your Health Check Results: Common Blood Test Questions Explained
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Hello: I previously had a health check-up, but I have a few questions. First, what is leukocyte esterase? My test result was positive; why is that? Second, my red blood cell count is 3.77. Does that mean I have too ...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
1. White blood cell esterase is clinically indicative of a urinary tract infection; a positive result may suggest inflammation, and it is advisable to retest and perform a sediment examination. 2. The normal range for red blood cell count is 4.2-6.1 million cells per microliter...[Read More] Understanding Your Health Check Results: Common Blood Test Questions Explained
Understanding Positive Urine Blood Test Results: What You Need to Know
What is urinary occult blood? Hello: Last year during my company's health check-up, the report showed a positive result for urine occult blood. What disease could this indicate? Thank you.
Dr. Liu Jinyong Reply:
The normal value for red blood cells in urine is less than 4 per high power field; exceeding this number indicates the presence of hematuria. Any condition affecting the urinary system, including stones, tumors, infections, or inflammation, can result in hematuria, which is a non...[Read More] Understanding Positive Urine Blood Test Results: What You Need to Know
Understanding Microcytic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Anemia issues "Low hemoglobin microcytic anemia" refers to a type of anemia characterized by low levels of hemoglobin and small red blood cells. Your lab results indicate a hemoglobin level of 10.7 g/dL, hematocrit of 34.3%, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 60.6 fL, mea...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
Dr. Huang's response: Thank you for your inquiry! Miss, your anemia is microcytic anemia, and there are two main clinical causes: 1. Iron deficiency anemia (in women, the most common cause is heavy menstrual bleeding, with a smaller portion due to gastrointestinal bleeding f...[Read More] Understanding Microcytic Anemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What to Expect During a Comprehensive Health Checkup?
Comprehensive physical examination? Hello. What does a full body check-up include?
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Health Checkup Name: Outpatient Comprehensive Health Examination Examination Items: 1. General Examination - Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Vision, Color Blindness, Hearing 2. Urinalysis - Color, Glucose (Glu), Bilirubin (Bil), Ketones (Ket), Specific Gravity (Sp...[Read More] What to Expect During a Comprehensive Health Checkup?
Understanding Anemia: Types, Severity, and Improvement Strategies
Anemia The test results are as follows: white blood cells 5.5, red blood cells 4.22, hemoglobin 10, hematocrit 32, mean corpuscular volume 75.83, mean corpuscular hemoglobin 23.7, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration 31.25, platelets 276 (no other diseases and no surgeries)....
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Hello, based on the information you provided, it is possible that you have microcytic anemia (mean corpuscular volume 75). The potential causes are: (1) Iron deficiency anemia: It is recommended to check the serum iron levels. (2) Chronic blood loss: This may be due to heavy mens...[Read More] Understanding Anemia: Types, Severity, and Improvement Strategies
Understanding Mediterranean Anemia: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Mediterranean anemia (also known as thalassemia) I learned about the possibility of having a condition due to a health check, so I would like to understand the causes and symptoms first.
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Mediterranean anemia, also known as thalassemia, is a congenital genetic disorder characterized by microcytic anemia, which means that the red blood cells are smaller in size and more fragile, leading to impaired function and increased susceptibility to destruction. The lifespan ...[Read More] Understanding Mediterranean Anemia: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Understanding Urinalysis: Diabetes, Uric Acid, and Gout Detection
Urinalysis 1. Can a urine test determine diabetes, uric acid levels, and the presence of gout? 2. What symptoms can be identified through a urine test? 3. Is the result from a clinic's test strip accurate for detecting inflammation and frequent urination?
Dr. Li Yuqi Reply:
1. It is not possible to determine uric acid levels or gout. Diabetes can be partially assessed, but some aspects cannot be determined. 2. It is possible to identify red blood cells, white blood cells, urine glucose, urine sediment, and the presence of infection in the urine. 3. ...[Read More] Understanding Urinalysis: Diabetes, Uric Acid, and Gout Detection