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Hi,I have enlarged lymph nodes in my groin. I have had
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I have enlarged lymph nodes in my groin. I have had stomach trouble (pain) for at lleast a year. I just had blood work done. My MPV is Low 6.7, My % Neutrophils are High 74.8. Any reason for this? Should I follow up? Or is this a fairly normal result? Lisa

 

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October 10 10:01 PM (48 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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Dear Customer (name blocked for privacy),

Neutrophils levels vary with age. They are a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infection and antigens. Normal range is approximately 50 to 60 percent. A higher than normal level would indicate an active infection.

The MPV stands for Mean Platelet Volume. It is a measurement of the average size of your platelets. Normal MPV levels is 7 to 11 fL. so you are really not that low. Sometimes a low MPV can be associated with inflammatory bowel disease. (Actually, a HIGHER than normal MPV can indicate a higher risk for heart disease or stroke, so to be at a lower level is actuallly safer for you!)

The swollen inguinal (groin) lymphs definitely need to be re-evaluated along with repeat tests of full CBC with differential.



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