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What Causes Elevated WBC Count?
Thank you first of all. My granddaughter is 8 years old and had blood work drawn the Dr. told my daughter in law that her red count was very overly high and her white blood count was a little high. Could you tell me what this means. Thank you again I know your busy.
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
Hi Red cell count can be high to compensate for anaemia. But if it is 'overtly high' and remains so, it has to be followed up for other causes.
And white cell count can be high when there is any infection in the body.
Please repeat count after 15 days. If they remain high or rise further, consult your doctor--regards
And white cell count can be high when there is any infection in the body.
Please repeat count after 15 days. If they remain high or rise further, consult your doctor--regards
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