Question 1

how much is the wbc count and platelet count in chronic myelogenous leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Variable: The WBC and platelet tend to be high in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia. How high it get variyfrom a patient to another and can b as low as 11,000 for WBC, 450,000 for platelet and high as several hundreds of thousands..

Question 2

my uncles wbc count is high around 50000 and as per doctor its cml. what are the precautions to be taken?

Accepted Answer

Cml: The bad news is that your uncle has leukemia. The good thing is that this type of chronic leukemia is treated and almost can be cured with oral smart pill- a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. There are different kinds of tki available i.e. Gleevec, tasigna, (nilotinib) sprycel, bosulif, ponatinib and more in the pipeline. He should be compliant with his med and he has to take it for the rest of his life.

Question 3

does lupus cause high wbc count?

Accepted Answer

No.: In fact a low lyphocytes count heralds an increase in lupus activity, and neutropenia is common in sle! a high white count means inflammation usually infectious. Steroids like Prednisone will elevate it. Smoking will, as well.

Question 4

what is the normal wbc count for healthy men?

Accepted Answer

White count: Between 4, 000-11, 000 (4.0-11.0).

Question 5

what could cause a decrease in your wbc count?

Accepted Answer

LOW WBC: You should know why it is low and if it is pathology or normal variation. If it is from a marrow problem, you need to find out what that is. If it is from treatment, it may or may not be indicated. One needs to establish a diagnosis not treat a sign or symptom.

Question 6

how to increase wbc count during chemotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy: There is nothing you can do. Watching your white blood cells is one of the main things your cancer specialist will do and they will react as needed.

Question 7

why newbirn baby have high wbc count than adult?

Accepted Answer

Normally: Newborns have significantly higher white counts in the immediate newborn period.  Probably because of the Epinephrine effect associated with the stress of delivery.  This is a normal response.

Question 8

can lymphoma cause wbc count to be high (25, 000)?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely-but..: Depends on the type of lymphoma. By definition, lymphoma-leukemia can be seen in the peripheral blood, with types such as chronic lymphocytic lymphoma/leukemia. But in general, it depends on the lymphoma type. It would be lymphocytes or blasts that were elevated.

Question 9

what could cause a high wbc count in a 3-month-old?

Accepted Answer

Stress/infection: The WBC can double in a reaction to stress at any age as circulating stress cortisol causes wbc's to enter the circulation from their resting sites.The typical cause is some infectious trigger & both viral & bacterial infections can cause a similar increase. After time passes the profile of the wbc's (neutrophils/lymphs/monocytes) can suggest a likely agent.

Question 10

could you ever get hurt/harmed with a low wbc count?

Accepted Answer

WBC: If you have a low blood cell count your doctor MUST be taking care of you at least every 3-4 months.

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