Question 1

should i stay away from sulfa/sulfinate products like foods and cosemetics? i'm deathly allergic to sulfa drugs.. i don't get the normal rash and things like that it kills my white blood cells and it takes months to get it back to a normal level.. i have

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If : If you have an allergy to a sulfa medication you should avoid sulfa medications.  However, since sulfonamides are usually used in medication and not in food, that does not necessarily mean you need to avoid foods.   Separate issue: even though sulfa is different than sulfites used to preserve foods, sometimes a person who has a sulfa allergy might also have an allergy to sulfites in foods.  Some foods you can find sulfites in include: sauerkraut, wine, different kinds of shell fish and dried fruits. If you react to any of these; i suggest you speak with an allergist so that you can be formally tested.

Question 2

is true that saturated fatty acids help white blood cells to recognize and destroy invading viruses and bacteria?

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No: Saturated fatty acids are not essential and not good for one's health.

Question 3

what are white blood cells?

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Fight infections: White blood cells are the cells in our body that fight infections. There are five types of white blood cells: lymphocytes, neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Each plays a specific role in the defense mechanisms of the human body.

Question 4

too many white blood cells?

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One word: Leucocytosis...Need more information in order to be more specific.

Question 5

can you clone white blood cells?

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Yes.: A bone marrow transplant is essentially collecting the stem cells that grow into white cells red cells and platelets and then giving them to a recipient where the cells grow out into a new source of blood.   That is in essence cloning white cells.

Question 6

what causes low white blood cells?

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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 7

white blood cells shape incorrect?

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Talk to you doctor: Might mean inflammation, infection or cancer, talk to your doctor.

Question 8

what does white blood cells mean if low?

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Low WBC: It could either mean your body is producing less or your body is using up more, it isusually the first one though. You should see your doctor asap if you suspect this. It  should not be ignored as it could be serious.

Question 9

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 10

what does white blood cells mean if 18000?

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A bit high: White blood cells roll along the sides of the blood vessels and release into the bloodstream if inflammatory signals occur (infection, injury, autoimmune disease, etc).  It is usually transient and returns to normal as the inflammatory environment becomes quenched.  The count usually must be higher and persist for longer (and is associated with telltale symptoms) before considering cancer or other

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Should i stay away from sulfa/sulfinate products like foods and cosemetics? i'm deathly allergic to sulfa drugs.. i don't get the normal rash and things like that it kills my white blood cells and it takes months to get it back to a normal level.. i have

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