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What Complications Can Arise If The TLC Counts Increase?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Question: hi

If TLC count has been increased in blood, what all complications a person can have?
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Any infections

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Increased total leukocyte count could be due to infection or inflammation commonly. The cell count would be usually less than 50000 cells/cmm.
2. If more than 50,000- leukemia can be thought of.
3. However specific cell count is important. If neutrophil percentage is more, bacterial infections or if lymphocytes count is more, viral infections can be thought of.
4. Leukocytes are increased to support the immune system in fighting. Sometimes, they can damage. Usually protective, but can damage any organ.

If you can attach the blood report or any specific details are provided, I can be more accurate.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM
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What Complications Can Arise If The TLC Counts Increase?

Brief Answer: Any infections Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for asking. I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Increased total leukocyte count could be due to infection or inflammation commonly. The cell count would be usually less than 50000 cells/cmm. 2. If more than 50,000- leukemia can be thought of. 3. However specific cell count is important. If neutrophil percentage is more, bacterial infections or if lymphocytes count is more, viral infections can be thought of. 4. Leukocytes are increased to support the immune system in fighting. Sometimes, they can damage. Usually protective, but can damage any organ. If you can attach the blood report or any specific details are provided, I can be more accurate. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again. Dr. Prakash HM