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Low Tlc

A low leucocyte count in humans is less than 4,000 cells per microliter of blood. A low white blood cell count is an indicator of particular conditions, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vitamin deficiencies, or a negative impact of cancer treatment. The causes include genetic variations, or other underlying diseases such as Crohn's disease, malnutrition, or rheumatoid arthritis.

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Are slight fever and tiredness the concerning issue of current Coronavirus infection scenario?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old female, overall healthy but recently having issues with tiring easily when biking and doing stairs. EKG was fine. CBC showed low WBC, low anion gap, and vitamin D deficiency. I had a low (99.4°) temperature earlier today. In light of Covid-19, and being that I w...  Read Full »


Dr. Gulati Ranjitsingh Awtarsingh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your detailed history and studied the lab results. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per your history, you feel feverish and tired. Your TLC (total leukocyte cont) is low. Record of temperature is 98 degrees. So firstly you have...  Read Full »

What is the reason for low TLC after delivery?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 30 years old, we have one child 2.3 years old and healthy. She was feeding the baby till two years of her age. During pregnancy TSH was 5.7 and taken medication, after pregnancy, TSH became normal, stopped the medication as advised by the doctor. During pregnancy, heel pain was...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly find answers to your questions below. Your total leukocyte count and platelet were low initially. But gradually it has been improved so suggests recovery of any unnoticed infection. Moreover, the peripheral smear examination report was normal (attachment removed ...  Read Full »

What is the cause for reduced TLC and WBC after postpartum sepsis infection?

Query: Hello doctor, My sister in law's TLC are going down continuously from 16 to 10 and WBC count from 8500 to 2330. She was admitted to the hospital for a kidney issue. What tests should be done to know the exact cause of WBC going down? WBC count are continuously decreasing after post-partum sepsis and...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about the ill-health of your sister in law. In the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), total count, and absolute neutrophils are low suggestive of bone marrow suppression. You have mentioned in the history tha...  Read Full »

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