Question 1

do allergies cause an elevated white blood count?

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Possibly: The total WBC count may be increased but the differential of the count may be more telling. Often, the eosinophils, basophils, or mast cells (or combo of any) may be higher than normal.

Question 2

can lack of sleep cause a elevated white blood count? no evidence of infection and no other symptoms

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Elevated WBC: An elevated white blood count is usually the outcome from infection or inflammation. Lack of sleep will not cause an elevated white blood count. There must be another cause. Follow up with your doctor to see if any further testing is necessary. Good luck.

Question 3

what causes an elevated white blood count in a healthy young woman?

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Dozens of things: How high? Which specific wbcs are up? Can be infection, medication, stress reaction to other illness, acute or chronic leukemia. Need much more info to say anything helpful.

Question 4

what could cause swollen lymph nodes and a slightly elevated white blood count?

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Infection: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 5

i am on vivitrol shot n vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) my liver enzyme elevated ast was 47 and alt was 82. what would cause this? my white blood count was a little high too

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Many possibilities: Why vivitrol to begin with?  Either hx of drugs or alcohol both if which affect the liver as does vivitrol or by vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Now depending on your past history I assume you have been checked for hepatitis. Many reasons for irritated liver enzymes. I am sure your doctor is monitoring

Question 6

does appendicitis always present with elevated white blood count in the later stages, say, after a month?

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No: extremely unusual for appendicitis to last for more than a few days. However, WBC can be normal throughout the time you have it.

Question 7

a slightly elevated white blood count and white cells in urine mean what?

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See below: Can be due to infection in the kidney called pyelonephritis or severe bladder infection called cystitis.Sometimes white cells in the urine may be due to a allergic reaction in the kidney from some medications.

Question 8

how will i know what does a slightly elevated white blood count and white cells in urine mean?

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It could be infectio: Infections are a common cause of high white blood cell count. White cells in the urine may be due to infection in the urinary tract but sometimes it is simply due to contamination of the urine...So the urince sample needs to be collected cleanly and carefully to avoid contamination.

Question 9

the last 7 mo, i have lost 60 lbs unintentionally, have bone & joint pain, an elevated white blood count, and have been bruising easily.  leukemia?

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RA?: Something inflammatory and systemic. Could be cancer but also rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. Can't say without testing. First stop would be primary md and then possibly a rheumatologist (joint specialist).

Question 10

my friend has an elevated white blood count and low potassium, plus tingling in her body from her cheeks to her feet..also burning in her feet.  ?

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Time to see doctor: With the number of issues you described, especially low potassium, it is imperative to consult a doctor. The issue is too involved for this forum.

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What could cause swollen lymph nodes and a slightly elevated white blood count?

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I am on vivitrol shot n vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) my liver enzyme elevated ast was 47 and alt was 82. what would cause this? my white blood count was a little high too

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Does appendicitis always present with elevated white blood count in the later stages, say, after a month?

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A slightly elevated white blood count and white cells in urine mean what?

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How will i know what does a slightly elevated white blood count and white cells in urine mean?

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The last 7 mo, i have lost 60 lbs unintentionally, have bone & joint pain, an elevated white blood count, and have been bruising easily. leukemia?

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My friend has an elevated white blood count and low potassium, plus tingling in her body from her cheeks to her feet..also burning in her feet. ?

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