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Lab report

I attached my lab report. Please elaborate what issue I am having. If THS Increase means liver affect

Vitamin Deficiency

My Vitamin D level is 8 and Vitamin B12 is 290. I am experiencing persistent numbness in different parts of my body, particularly my head and legs. I also experience low mood, general weakness, fatigue, and occasional dizziness. These symptoms are affecting my daily routine and overall well-being. I would like to understand whether these vitamin deficiencies could be contributing to my symptoms and what further evaluation or treatment may be required.

High ESR & Low Iron

Hi everyone, I'm posting on behalf of my friend. She recently got her blood tests done, and I'd appreciate a thorough review of her reports. The main concerns are: Hemoglobin: 11.1 (low) ESR: 68 (significantly elevated) Serum Iron: 41 and Transferrin Saturation: 10.04% (low) TSH: 6.614 (elevated) Vitamin D: 17 (deficient) HDL: 44 (slightly low) Urine Leucocyte Esterase: 1+ Could you please help identify possible underlying causes, what further tests are needed, and what treatment or dietary changes would be recommended? Particularly concerned about the high ESR and TSH.

Runny nose, sore throat, high fever

I rerurned from US on Saturday and started with a very runny nose and sore throat by evening. Throughout Sunday I got high fever (100-103) that came down on Monay after taking Sinarest and Paracetamol. Today, again the throat pain increased along with runny nose. What should be my next steps?

Tuberculosis

My brother had tb in 2023. Then he got cured. But in 2024 I went for eye check up. Dir told me you have tb bacteria in your eyes but not active so no treatment. Now in 2026 I got abdominal tuberculosis. 5 months are over. But I am worried. Should I inform my doctor or is it affecting my eyes too. I am just so scared.

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