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Should I Be Worried About Low WBC And Lymphocyte Count?

My recent blood work ..white blood count 3.4. Absolute Lymphocytes 646 both low .....What does this mean as I am never sick! I work in healthcare and my staff is sick a few times every year n I never catch anything. Should I ve worried??? My white blood cwt. has been low for 20 yrs at least.
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have low wbc count. There are many causes of low wbc count. Even simple viral infection can leads to this. However if you don't have any symptoms then no need to worry. Because many healthy person having this count as normal variation. So don't worry. Just be relaxed. If you have any symptoms then consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Otherwise no treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Should I Be Worried About Low WBC And Lymphocyte Count?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have low wbc count. There are many causes of low wbc count. Even simple viral infection can leads to this. However if you don t have any symptoms then no need to worry. Because many healthy person having this count as normal variation. So don t worry. Just be relaxed. If you have any symptoms then consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Otherwise no treatment is required. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.