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What Causes Low White Blood Cell Count?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Hi, is it possible that my white blood cell count result came back low when I did the blood test during my menstruation?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Normal range is 4,000-11,000

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Normal TLC count ranges from 4,000 to 11,000. It usually is not affected by menstruation. The main factor that causes a rise in TLC count is infection. Please share your current count.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (19 minutes later)
My WBC count was 2.74. Six months ago it was 7. So i am trying to figure out what may have caused such a decrease. I am taking antihistsmines. Would antihistsmines cause a low white blood cell count?
Thank you .
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see description

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for gettig back. its unlikely for antihistamine to cause this problem. What are the levels of other CBC & DLC parameters? Most common cause of decreased TLC count are:

Malnutrition
Parasitic diseases
Vitamin deficiencies
Aplastic anemia
Certain medications, such as antibiotics and diuretics.
Hypersplenism
Infectious diseases

I would suggest you not to search yourself else it will increase stress for you. Visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant Hematologist". He will examine all your lab parameters FIRST and then will proceed with further workup according to the parameters.

Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Low White Blood Cell Count?

Brief Answer: Normal range is 4,000-11,000 Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Normal TLC count ranges from 4,000 to 11,000. It usually is not affected by menstruation. The main factor that causes a rise in TLC count is infection. Please share your current count. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!