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What Does Low Lymphocyte Count, Itching Of Face And Fatigue Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2014
Question: I am in Mexico with symptoms;low white coun,low lymphocytes-476;total white count 3400. I have itching of face, extreme fatigue, occasional hot flashes, no appetite. My red count indicates that I am slightly anemic. THE doctor here has me on Flagyl for parasites and also says that I have a urinary tract infection and is waiting to have it cultured.
I have no idea what is wrong. Any thought that it could be lymphoma?
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Answered by Dr. Guru (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Just by this information we cannot say that it mig

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic!

Your white count is slightly below normal but your lymphocyte count is low. Just by this information we cannot say that it might be lymphoma. Please do not get scared. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. Also, if complete differential leukocyte count has some other abnormal findings, we can get additional information.

Various kinds of Infectious diseases, Autoimmune disorders can also cause decreased lymphocytes apart from lymphoma and all. So, you need further evaluation with a Hematologist.

Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer.


Wish you good health!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Guru (2 hours later)
Excuse me but very general msg. What other auto immune disorders?? Are u concerned about low lymphocytes??
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Answered by Dr. Guru (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
low lymphocytes does not necessarily mean that

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

What other auto immune disorders??
Can be various autoimmune conditions. Like different kinds of vasculitis, various types of thyroiditis, Lupus, Addison's disease etc. However, just the finding of low lymphocytes does not necessarily mean that you might be having any of this conditions but one of the minor finding in these conditions is low lymphocyte count.

Even, exposure to radiation or chemotherapy and medications containing steroids can also cause low lymphocytes.

Are u concerned about low lymphocytes??
Yes, I am concerned about your low lymphocyte count but was reassuring you that it must not be just lymphoma, but can be due to various other causes as I mentioned in my previous answer as well as above. That is why, I also suggest further evaluation with a Hematologist.

Take care!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does Low Lymphocyte Count, Itching Of Face And Fatigue Indicate?

Brief Answer: Just by this information we cannot say that it mig Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Your white count is slightly below normal but your lymphocyte count is low. Just by this information we cannot say that it might be lymphoma. Please do not get scared. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. Also, if complete differential leukocyte count has some other abnormal findings, we can get additional information. Various kinds of Infectious diseases, Autoimmune disorders can also cause decreased lymphocytes apart from lymphoma and all. So, you need further evaluation with a Hematologist. Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied, you may now close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health!