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What Does This Blood Test Result While On Nexium Indicate?

46 year old white female. Last 2 labs 2 months apart still show high labs. WBC 14.31 normal 3.98-10.04. RBC 5.33 (3.93-5.22), hemoglobin 15.9 (11.2-15.7). Hematocrit 47.8 (34.1-44.9), RDW-SD 47.3 (36.4-46.3), RDW-CV 14.6 (11-14) Neutrophils AB 7.71(1.56-6.13), Lymphocytes AB 5.35 (1.18-3.74), Monocytes AB 0.74 (0.24-0.36), Eosinophils AB 0.39 ,(0.04-0.36). I am a smoker 1 pack a day. I don t drink alcohol. I take Otc nexium and get allergy shots.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
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Based on the history and the report of blood tests you seem to be suffering from a condition called polycythemia apparently caused by chronic smoking. Polycythemia means increased red blood cells with hemoglobin and hematocrit values. Chronic tobacco smoking is one of common causes of secondary polycythemia. Nexium a proton pump inhibitor used for stomach acidity related issues is unlikely to cause polycythemia.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Does This Blood Test Result While On Nexium Indicate?

Hi, Based on the history and the report of blood tests you seem to be suffering from a condition called polycythemia apparently caused by chronic smoking. Polycythemia means increased red blood cells with hemoglobin and hematocrit values. Chronic tobacco smoking is one of common causes of secondary polycythemia. Nexium a proton pump inhibitor used for stomach acidity related issues is unlikely to cause polycythemia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician