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what is treatment for high wbc

by Prof. Sonny Satterfield Jr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Hydroxyurea (Hydrea®) is sometimes given to lower very high WBC counts rapidly until a CML diagnosis is confirmed through blood and bone marrow tests. Hydroxyurea is taken as a capsule by mouth. Lowering those very high WBC counts can help reduce the size of the spleen.

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What medications cause high WBC?

  • Leukemoid reaction
  • Reactive causes
  • Infection
  • Acute allergies
  • Tissue ischemia
  • Drugs/medications (epinephrine, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, cephalosporin antibiotics, anticonvulsants, beta-agonists, allopurinol, penicillin-derivative antibiotics, illicit substances)
  • Vaccine administration
  • Myocardial infarction/injury
  • Hemorrhage
  • Acute hemolysis

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What are the treatments for low WBC?

You can also do some simple things on your own to help improve low white blood cell count:

  • Try to stay away from some virus-infected people. ...
  • Avoid taking public transportation or going to crowded places because people with weakened immune systems are prone to various infections.
  • Cook thoroughly before eating to eliminate viruses and bacteria. ...

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What number would be considered low for WBC?

The definition of low white blood cell count varies from one medical practice to another. In general, for adults a count lower than 4,000 white blood cells per microliter of blood is considered a low white blood cell count. For children, that threshold varies with age.

Can I have surgery with an elevated WBC?

Your white blood cell (WBC) count is slightly to moderately high. A high WBC count in this range is usually not caused by disease. This could be due to acute stress that can be experienced before surgery. The differential counts the number of cells for each type of WBC such as the segmented neutrophils (SEG), lymphocytes (LYMPH), and monocytes (MOMO).

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Can high WBC be cured?

Leukapheresis is a way of removing abnormal white blood cells from the blood. You might have this treatment if you have a very high white blood cell count. Very high numbers of leukaemia cells in the blood can cause problems with normal circulation.

What happen if WBC is high?

Produced in your bone marrow, they defend your body against infections and disease. But, when there are too many white blood cells, it usually means you have infection or inflammation in your body. Less commonly, a high white blood cell count could indicate certain blood cancers or bone marrow disorders.

How can I reduce my WBC count?

To lower your high white blood cell count, you should include the following in your diet:Vitamin C. ... Antioxidants. ... Omega-3 Fatty Acids. ... Avoid foods rich in sugar, fat and salt.

When should I be worried about high WBC?

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 10,500 leukocytes in a microliter of blood in adults is generally considered to be high, while 4,500-10,500 is considered within the normal range.

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