Q. Why is my WBC count high?
Hi doctor,
I am a 66-year-old female. I am suffering from hypertension and diabetes for 20 years. I have got an implemented stent a month ago. I am taking medicines for the all above I have mentioned. In my recent blood count, my WBC is 70000. Why?
Hi,
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Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
- The white blood cell - WBC count is very high and so there is a need to look into the complete report, particularly the differential count.
- If neutrophils are high, possibly an infection.
- However, if the patient's physical condition is good without any infection and if any lymph nodes are enlarged, then leukemia may require evaluation. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia at this age could be a suspicion.
- A peripheral smear study would be essential.
- Need to look into the erythrocyte sedimentation rate too.
- Do get back with a complete report and if possible, a peripheral smear report. Along with it, if more clinical details are available further opinion is possible.
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