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What Causes High ESR Levels And Low Lymphocytes?

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Posted on Fri, 2 May 2014
Question: My 11 year old sons blood test has come back with high ESR at 28mm/hr & his Lymphocytes are low at 1.0 they should be between (1.5-5.0). He has resently finished treatment for a cancer tumour, having finished 12 rounds of chemo in January. Would these results be because of his treatment or should I start being a little concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer: could be because of chemo Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Slightly low lymphocyte count could be because of chemo. There is nothing to worry unless your kid has fever or is unwell. Unlikely to to tumour induced which usually results high lymphocytes The count should improve in a few weeks . Wishing him good health Regards Dr Arun
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What Causes High ESR Levels And Low Lymphocytes?

Brief Answer: could be because of chemo Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Slightly low lymphocyte count could be because of chemo. There is nothing to worry unless your kid has fever or is unwell. Unlikely to to tumour induced which usually results high lymphocytes The count should improve in a few weeks . Wishing him good health Regards Dr Arun