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Taken Antibiotics For Pneumonia. WBC Levels High In Blood Test. Having Pain In The Body. Is It Normal?
Hi I caught pneumonia unexpectedly and was given two types of antibiotics and home treatment, I finished my antibiotics last Thursday and on Monday I had a blood test , the results showed up that my white blood cells are level 3 so the doctor wants me to have a full blood count after 2 weeks, I feel tired and unmotivated with various aches and pains all over, I am usually fit and healthy but the last 3 months I havnt felt myself, my periods have been very light, I am a 31 year old mother of 2 please advise thanks x
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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Welcome to HCM,
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
As you had pneumonia, your white blood counts are elevated, they will return to normal once the infection has subsided.
Get blood workup done as Your doctor as advised, to see for any recurrence or any residual disease.
Your symptoms of myalgia and weakness are post-infectious and will subside, you can take some multi-vitamin supplements.
REGARDS
Welcome to HCM,
I will try my best to provide you with best possible professional recommendations to your questions.
As you had pneumonia, your white blood counts are elevated, they will return to normal once the infection has subsided.
Get blood workup done as Your doctor as advised, to see for any recurrence or any residual disease.
Your symptoms of myalgia and weakness are post-infectious and will subside, you can take some multi-vitamin supplements.
REGARDS
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain in body and increased count indicates persisting infection.
You should go for blood culture & sensitivity test for getting exact details of present infection.
Although you have taken antibiotics, but complete cure is mandatory.
You should also consult with physician.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain in body and increased count indicates persisting infection.
You should go for blood culture & sensitivity test for getting exact details of present infection.
Although you have taken antibiotics, but complete cure is mandatory.
You should also consult with physician.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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