On its own, leukocytosis is usually not harmful. An abnormally raised white blood cell count is not a disease condition, but can point to another underlying cause such as infection, cancer or autoimmune disorders.
An abnormally high white blood cell count should always be considered for its possible causes. Not every elevated white cell count is a problem, since it may represent a normal finding in response to an infection, which settles with time.
However, if the elevated count persists then a doctor may decide that it requires further investigation to rule out other undiagnosed conditions. Since leukopenia is itself asymptomatic and chronic infection may go unrecognised because of failure to mount a symptomatic response, immunocompromised patients will usually have a periodic blood count to monitor their white cell count along with other regular health checks.
Something went wrong on our side, please try again. Show references Cerny J, et al. Why does my patient have leukocytosis? Hematology Oncology Clinics of North America. McPherson RA, et al. Leukocytic disorders. Philadelphia, Pa. Accessed Oct. The specific number for high above normal white blood cell count varies from one lab testing facility to another, but a general rule of thumb is that a count of more than 10, leukocytes in a microliter of blood in adults is generally considered to be high, while 4,, is considered within the normal range.
Since a high above normal white blood cell count can be a symptom of another underlying problem, you might experience symptoms that are associated with that condition. However, people with leukocytosis may also experience a combination of these symptoms: fever, fainting, bleeding, bruising, weight loss, and general pain.
What are the causes of elevated white blood cell count? There are a few reasons why you might have high above normal white blood cell count: Infection —As infection-causing bacteria or viruses multiply in the blood, your bone marrow produces more white blood cells to fight off the infection. How does exercise affect your white blood cell count?
If you got your blood tested right after working out, you might not have to worry—your body actually increases your white blood cell count during exercise! In fact, this increase in the activity of your white blood cells might actually allow your body to identify disease-causing organisms more rapidly than under normal circumstances, which is yet another benefit of exercise. Immediately after exercise, your levels of white blood cells increase in proportion to the intensity and duration of the workout.
Since the amount of white blood cells then drops to its normal level after exercise, you should ideally wait one day after a heavy workout session to get your blood tested. What types of foods will help to decrease your elevated white blood cell count?
What you eat also has an effect on your white blood cell count. To keep your levels in check, avoid eating foods that are high in fat, calories, sugar, and salt such as fast foods. Aim for foods that are high in antioxidants like vitamins C and E, fiber, calcium , fish oils, mono-unsaturated fats , and low on the glycemic index.
Your InsideTracker Plan will give you recommendations for a variety of foods that satisfy your preferences and provide you with the nutrients you need. Symptoms of infection include: Fever Chills Body aches Headache Symptoms of inflammation and autoimmune diseases will be different, depending on the area of inflammation and type of disease.
What happens during a white blood count? Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test? You don't need any special preparations for a white blood count.
Are there any risks to the test? What do the results mean? A high white blood count may mean you have one of the following conditions: A bacterial or viral infection An inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis An allergy Leukemia or Hodgkin disease Tissue damage from a burn injury or surgery A low white blood count may mean you have one of the following conditions: Bone marrow damage.
This may be caused by infection, disease, or treatments such as chemotherapy. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider. Is there anything else I need to know about a white blood count? A higher than normal amount of neutrophils is known as neutrophilia. A lower than normal amount is known as neutropenia. A higher than normal amount of lymphocytes is known as lymphocytosis. A lower normal amount is known as lymphopenia.
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