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Hepatomegaly, Hepatosplenomegaly Positive. Low Hemoglobin, High Serum Ferritin, Low Platelet Count. Swollen Lymphs. Sugar Levels Low. Further Treatment?
Reports indicated Hapatomegaly+++, and Hepatosplenomegaly positive.Low hemoglobin - 6.7, High sr.Ferritin - 644, and low platelet count - 69,000. No heart disease, No Cholestrol abnormal levels. There are Swollen Throat lymphs. Patient is losing her conscious for few minuts. Her sugar levels are low. Please advise for further investigation and treatment.
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Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.
She neds to find the exact cause of liver damage and do liver biopsy if necessary. these are serious symptoms and many causes can be considered. Most common are infections, cirrhosis or viral hepatitis. Some metabolic diseases too. She needs to follow hepatoprotecgtive diet till symptoms subside and consider splenectomy if low patelet count persists.
Wish you good health. Regards
She neds to find the exact cause of liver damage and do liver biopsy if necessary. these are serious symptoms and many causes can be considered. Most common are infections, cirrhosis or viral hepatitis. Some metabolic diseases too. She needs to follow hepatoprotecgtive diet till symptoms subside and consider splenectomy if low patelet count persists.
Wish you good health. Regards
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