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Can low white blood cell count cause lymph nodes to swell?
Low WBC count is often a sign a viral infection. And, yes, viral infections can often cause enlarged lymph nodes.
What does it mean when it is said in a blood work that the lymphocytes are high?
An elevated lymphocyte count in blood work could indicate an infection, inflammation, or a response to stress. It could also be a sign of certain medical conditions like leukemia or lymphoma. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is needed to determine the underlying cause.
Why do doctor often do blood test to count white blood cell?
Because white blood cell count can indicate MANY things. A raise can show that your body is fighting infection or leukimiea. ( most likely infection) and a drop can be the sign of many genetically inherited diseases
What do leukocytosis of 21000 mean?
Leukocytosis is a white blood cell count (leukocyte count) that is above the normal range in the blood which is between 6-10 thousand. This high WBC count might be a sign of an infection, inflammation, or allergy. :)
What does a high wbc of 21.7 mean?
This can mean a number of things... Infection Chronic bone marrow disease Leukaemia Tissue damage e.g. burns
Can bacteria infection causes hotness of the body?
Temperature increase in the body is considered a sign of either viral or bacterial infection.
Is blood in urine a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, blood in urine can be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What does it mean if your white blood cell count is low?
Normal white blood cell count is about 4.3 to 8.10. White blood cells can go down from many conditions and certain medications. The main purpose of WBCs is to fight infection so if they are decreased your body may not be able to fight off infections. Some cause include:1. Viral infections2. Congenital disorders3. Cancer4. Autoimmune disorders such as Rheumatoid arthritis.5. Overwhelming infections that use up white blood cells faster than they can be produced6. Drugs that destroy white blood cellsThe underlying cause for low WBC count needs to be found in order to determine treatment.
Does a high white blood cell count mean HIV?
A high white blood cell count can be a sign of many different conditions, including infections like HIV. It is not specific to HIV and needs further testing for a definitive diagnosis. Other symptoms and risk factors should also be considered in conjunction with the white blood cell count for an accurate assessment.
Why am I tired all the time?
If you find yourself tired all the time, that could be a sign of a viral infection.
What is a white blood count of 20.6?
Depends on the rest of the blood test and the reason for which you had a blood test. Alone, it doesn't mean much.
What are the first symptoms of hospital-acquired infections?
Fever is often the first sign of infection. Other symptoms and signs of infection are rapid breathing, mental confusion, low blood pressure, reduced urine output, and a high white blood cell count.
