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What Causes High WBC Count?
I recently had bloodwork done. I understand that a high white blood cell count can indicate infection. It seems to be something I'm hearing frequently when I have any routine bloodwork done. The count was 13.2. I'm having more bloodwork in 3 weeks (to check thyroid level after increasing medication), and the doctor said if it's still elevated, he's going to refer me to a hematologist. Is there reason for concern here? I feel like I'm becoming crazy with all this reading I'm doing.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern.
Your white blood cell is elevated for their range.
The causes of the elevated level are infections bacterial, viral; inflammatory condition as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto disease; condition that have tissue death e.g. heart attack, trauma; allergies etc.
For determine the cause of the elevated white blood cell you should do
A culture to affected area for bacterial infection; tests for viral infection e.g. mononucleosis;
Inflammation tests CPR, ESR; autoimmune disease ANA; allergy tests; T3 T4 and TSH for Hashimoto disease.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Kind regard,
Dr .Marsida Janko
Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read carefully your query and I understand your concern.
Your white blood cell is elevated for their range.
The causes of the elevated level are infections bacterial, viral; inflammatory condition as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto disease; condition that have tissue death e.g. heart attack, trauma; allergies etc.
For determine the cause of the elevated white blood cell you should do
A culture to affected area for bacterial infection; tests for viral infection e.g. mononucleosis;
Inflammation tests CPR, ESR; autoimmune disease ANA; allergy tests; T3 T4 and TSH for Hashimoto disease.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Kind regard,
Dr .Marsida Janko
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