What could be the reason for sore throat, low iron level, and elevated WBC count?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 47-year-old female and I was unwell last week. My WBC count was 22000 per microliter, and my urine and chest X-ray reports were clear. I had a sore throat and got treated with 2000 mg Penicillin a day for a week. Blood was taken a week later and WBC is still elevated. My iron level was lower too. I was prescribed supplements twice a week for three months. Was put on iron tablets too. Waiting for the latest vitamin D results next week. I am slightly concerned because my throat felt better now. What should the next steps be?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. Your total WBC count was high and you were having acute bacterial pharyngitis infection. The antibiotic has been prescribed and now you are improving, hence it shows the antibiotic is working. Your WBC count will return still within the limit in a few days.

For congestion relief take Levocetirizine.
Avoid excess spicy foods.
Vitamin C 500 mg twice for five days.
If no improvement take a throat swab and get it tested.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.