What does low lymphocyte count mean?

Answer 1

Where there is a low level of lymphocytes, it could be because the body doesn't make enough lymphocytes or the lymphocytes get stuck in the lymph nodes or spleen. Infectious Diseases, steroid therapy or chemotherapy can also cause the lower levels.

Answer 2

Lymphocytes are an integral part of our immune system. These white blood cells are present in the blood and lymphatic system and organs of the immune system. Lymphocytes, along with the other white blood cells that are found in the blood, act against microorganisms such as bacteria, virus and fungi (yeast) to nullify them and to protect the body from infectious diseases. Low levels of lymphocytes is a health condition which is an indicator that something is wrong with our immune system. This condition of low lymphocytes can invite diseases to come on strongly and cause harm to the body. There can be many causes of low lymphocyte levels in the body which we will learn about in the later part of this article.

Of all the white blood cells, which are also called leukocytes, lymphocytes account for 25-33 percent. The normal lymphocyte count when converted to more understandable numbers, comes to 1,000-4,800 and 3,000-9,500 of lymphocytes per microliter of blood in adults and children respectively.

The condition of low lymphocyte count is termed as lymphocytopenia which can have many causes associated with it. A list of causes includes:

• Lymphocytopenia can be due to the body's inability to produce enough lymphocytes which may happen because of some immune system diseases like lymphoma, leukemia, etc.
• Body produces enough of them, but a majority of them are abnormal and are destroyed leading to a shortage.
• Lymphocytes cannot pass through the spleen or lymph nodes into the blood and are trapped and localized.
• A person may even suffer from a combination or all the above conditions leading to lymphocytopenia.

Answer 3

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that protect the body from bacterial and viral attacks. A low lymphocyte count means a low resistance to infection that could lead to various body organs being damaged.

Answer 4

Lymphocytes are white blood cells, which are manufactured in the bone marrow and carry the antibodies which help us fight infection.

A low lymphocyte level means that there is a low level of white blood cells, which can be the result of a number of conditions including a disease called Porphyra, which is easily treatable by modern medicine. In the past it was a serious condition and could lead to mental derangement (King George III was a sufferer of it), but is no longer held to be dangerous.

Answer 5

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell and a low count usually means that something may be wrong with the person's immune system. Specifically that phrase is used sometimes to refer to the stage and condition of a person with HIV and can be an indicator of the progression of the disease turning into AIDS.

Answer 6

You have low white blood cells or low lymph cells, both of which are a crucial part of your immune system

Answer 7

It usually means you have a viral infection.