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What Causes Increasing White Blood Cell Count?
Hi, i am 27 yr old female. I have recently found that my white blood count is increasing. It is now at 17,000, i am extremely exhausted, loss of appetite, moody and just alll around do not feel well. I have had mastitis in my left breast for almost 2 yrs now that has not been treated...could this be the reason? My dr is sending me to an oncologist for further testing but didnt go into any detail on what she thought the problem could be. Help!! This waiting and worrying is really stressing me out emotionally.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Hello! Thank you for using healthcaremagic. There are various reasons for increased white blood cells count. The history of mastitis suggests an underlying infection which could lead to increase in the white cells count. Probably the referral to an oncologist is just to rule out leukemia as this could also result in high white cells count.
Also, is there any lump in your breast or is it only the mastitis? I suggest you look into that as well as soon as possible.
Do feel free to ask any other queries regarding your condition.
Also, is there any lump in your breast or is it only the mastitis? I suggest you look into that as well as soon as possible.
Do feel free to ask any other queries regarding your condition.
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