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What Causes Low WBC Count?
My white count was reportedly 15,000 on Jan 30 and I am not sick, have no fever nor bladder infection. I do have scleritis, dry eye, and macular degeneration and am being treated with 5 mg/day prednisone. This may be connected to some systemic immune situation. I tale blood thinner and 325 mg aspirin (afib) Should my first move be to have blood work done at a different lab?
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
Hello,
No, that low WBC count is likely to be due to prednisolone which causes leucopenia. You may have other issues of eyes which should be evaluated and treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
No, that low WBC count is likely to be due to prednisolone which causes leucopenia. You may have other issues of eyes which should be evaluated and treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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