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Could The High WBC Count Be The Cause For Ulcer?
Months ago I was diagnosed with 2 ulcers that the Dr. said were almost bleeding. My Primary care physican ran routine blood work to check my cholesterol and the results show my WBC to be 3.3 Could this have anything to do with my ulcers? Should I tell my gastro. Dr.
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Hi thanks for posting on HCM increase wbc count show sign of acute infection increase count of white cells in your body which are defensive system of body but it's not a specific test to include or exclude your ulcer if you see other symptoms please concern your physician for it. But specificaly about your question it's shows a sign of of infection need further to be evaluated.
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Dr Jawad Alam
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