Why would your Dr include a CBC test for an apparent sinus problem?

Had to look up CBC test (complete blood count). Most likely because they can check on infections with that kind of test, from what I read. You may have some type of sinus infection. Let us know what they do find. And feel better soon : ) I’m sending you virtual chicken soup.

Dizziness could also be caused by anemia. I dunno, CBC is pretty standard.

A CBC is a very routine test. I wouldn’t be too concerned.

I also have a sinus issue. The pain is unbearable. The doctor checked my ears also for infection but was clear. Where yours? I didn’t have a blood test.

A CBC will tell the doctor if you have an increased white cell count, an indicator of infection.

Other things, too, such as pre-diabeters, and normal kidney and liver functions. thyroid, iron, gout (!) add infinitum. My oncologists takes blood to test for cancer markers, for example.

edit; “ad” and not “add.”

Hey got my results back. Everything was good.

Great! What did the doc say? Hope you are feeling better, too.

Everything looked good. And stay with the vitamins.

^^^ What vitamins are you taking?

@gailcalled I take a multivitamin for men with no iron plus a take a vitamin D in the winter.

Yes to D.; is the multi really necessary?