Question 1

recently diagnosed with gall stones now went to toilet notice pink tinge around stool then the second time i went looks like blood in water is red and can't see stool. very worried it's cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Gallstones: gallstones would not cause blood in stool.  Most common cause of bright red blood per rectum with painless BM is internal hemorrhoids.  Diverticulosis is another common cause as we get older.  Best to get an exam and possible colonoscopy.  Cancer is possible but other items much more likely.

Question 2

what cause low white blood cells to form?

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Low white cell count: Viral infections often cause leukopenia (low white blood cell count). Other causes: depressed bone marrow, poisoning, chemical burns, malnutrition, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.

Question 3

is there anything that can cause you to have low white blood cells and be underweight?

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Failure to thrive: At first glance i would say this indicates some type of malnutrition either due to some type of dietary deficiency or failure of the gut to absorb what you are eating.  This needs careful attention by your primary doctor because there are so many more reasons for these 2 things to coexist and need to be investigated thoroughly.

Question 4

symptoms of helicobacter pylori? and does it cause low white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Not usually in blood: Usually slight elevation of polymorphonucear white cells  with the infection which can be reduced with proper therapy for the infection. Sometimes low white blood cell count can be attributed to therapy.

Question 5

how often on average is sepsis the cause of low white blood cells?

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Less common : Usually the white blood cell count rises with sepsis, but about 10% of cases have an initially low wbc. This is actually a poor prognostic sign. Even when initially low, the WBC typically rises in the next few days.

Question 6

can sjogrens cause elevated labs in terms of  low white blood cells. i read somewhere where it said this is a autoimmune disorder and that can factor.  i just was curious and trying see what i can do besides being told do to my race its normal. ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had provided the actual WBC count. Africa Americans do normally have lower WBC count.

Question 7

what causes low white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be normal variant.  Medications,  infections, specifically a virus.  Chemotherapy can cause a low white count.  Other causes can be malignant , such as a leukemia.  However, it also depends on how long it has been low.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

what causes low white blood cells in health person i am a black male 51 y/o in very good health?

Accepted Answer

What is the actual: Count. Normal white cell count can range from 3-4 at the lower end to about 11 at the upper end. Also one needs a differential count and levels of hemoglobin and platelet counts for proper interpretation.

Question 9

accutane caused me to have low white blood cells and higher lipid levels in my blood and i was just wondering why and how this happens?

Accepted Answer

Cell metabolism: All drugs affect metabolic pathways in one way or another, especially when taken in large doses, and can interfere with cell reproduction or chemical processes.  Areas of the body that have high activity, including the bone marrow, skin cells, intestine and liver are more likely to be affected, and monitoring the WBC and lipids can give some indication of it's general affect on the body.

Question 10

low white blood cells at 2.9 and high mpv and 12.5. does this look like a myeloid leukemia? i have also been having extreme fatgiue and stomach issues. if not what are some of the causes of these abnormal numbers and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: High MPV can be seen in low platelet counts sometimes as a compensatory mechanism. . Low wbc can be a sign of autoimmune disorder, viral infection or be a normal variant. However if the low wbc is accompanied by low HCT and low platelet count, serious bone marrow disorders are the usual cause. A hematologist can advise you best.

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Recently diagnosed with gall stones now went to toilet notice pink tinge around stool then the second time i went looks like blood in water is red and can't see stool. very worried it's cancer ?

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What cause low white blood cells to form?

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Is there anything that can cause you to have low white blood cells and be underweight?

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Symptoms of helicobacter pylori? and does it cause low white blood cells?

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How often on average is sepsis the cause of low white blood cells?

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Can sjogrens cause elevated labs in terms of low white blood cells. i read somewhere where it said this is a autoimmune disorder and that can factor. i just was curious and trying see what i can do besides being told do to my race its normal. ?

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What causes low white blood cells?

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What causes low white blood cells in health person i am a black male 51 y/o in very good health?

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Accutane caused me to have low white blood cells and higher lipid levels in my blood and i was just wondering why and how this happens?

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Low white blood cells at 2.9 and high mpv and 12.5. does this look like a myeloid leukemia? i have also been having extreme fatgiue and stomach issues. if not what are some of the causes of these abnormal numbers and symptoms?

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