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Had a blood test? Will it show if I have hepatitis or any other serious condition?

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maria38027
maria38027

So I have knee pain and my doctor recommended a blood test before MRI to see if there’s any inflammation in my body (I’m assuming). I’ve also had some tummy problems for the past week and I was wondering if such a blood test would show if I have hepatitis or any other serious condition such as cancer or so. Thanks!

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  • sweetmelissa
    sweetmelissa maria38027

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    Yes.. a complete blood count and comprehensive panel will show if you have anemia, an infection in the body, kidney issues, liver issues, and many other serious and not so serious issues in the body.   As for cancer..  most cancers will cause an extreme drop or rise in blood cells, but there are a handful of cancers that will not cause this drop or rise, especially if the cancer is newly formed, BUT..  there would be other signs and symptoms that your doctor is trained to look out for and test accordingly..
    • maria38027
      maria38027 sweetmelissa

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      I don’t think it is a complete comprehensive panel as they said I could have eaten before the test so that’s why I’m worried I might need to do another test for my tummy problems. Last time I went to the doctors my tummy problems weren’t too bad and doctor said it was probably reflux from my painkillers but I’m starting to think it’s something else so I’m gonna book another appointment.
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