Question 1

my white blood cell count was 6.25... is this normal or low? is it okay to take prednisone for poison ivy with this wbc count?

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You're fine: Normal WBC. I trust lymphocyte and neutrophil counts were fine also. Take the prenisone for the poison ivy only if it's so bad you can't sleep otherwise. We're glad to help.

Question 2

what is the cause of high white blood cell count in normal person?

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How high?: Normal WBC count is 4-11 thousand and within this range all counts are normal. Bacterial infections are a common cause of high WBC count. Leukemias also have high counts. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/complete-blood-count/my00476.

Question 3

can bad kidneys cause high white blood cell count?

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Yes: Infection in the kidney can cause elevated white cell count.

Question 4

can infection in my tooth cause high white blood cell count?

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YES: Body fights infection with an increase in white blood cells.  Your tooth is part of your body that has a blood supply so an infection will cause an elevation of white blood cells.

Question 5

what can cause high white blood cell count and weight loss?

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Quite a few things: One would be chronic myeloid leukemia, with an enlarged spleen decreasing appetite.

Question 6

can milk allergy cause high white blood cell count?

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Allergies: Unless it is really severe generally do not cause elevated white blood count.  Other possibilities are infection, medication or stress induced, or cancer, so consult with your doctor.

Question 7

can steroid abuse cause high white blood cell count and protein in your urine ? my white blood cell count is 15

Accepted Answer

Yes.: What type of steroid are you abusing?

Question 8

can bronchitis cause high white blood cell count in 2 yr old? he is also anemic n have sleep apnea. thx.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bronchitis - is inflammatory disease of the bronchi. Elevated WBC count is usually a lab. Finding goes along with it. Anemia may be a result of disease as well, if not an underlying condition. Sleep apnea is most probably a result of obstruction of the airways. In premature or kids with neurological problems it may be from the immaturity of the brain resp.Center & not the reason for n elevated wbc.

Question 9

could periodontitis cause high white blood cell count,elevated platelet count, and low neutrophils. any causes besides cancer can cause this.

Accepted Answer

MD and DMD/DDS: You will need dental care to help you resolve your periodontitis. You also need a medical consult to help you interpret your blood tests. Many conditions can influence these parameters and you need expertise from both a medical and dental professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. High WBC indicates a possible bacterial infection that may or may not be caused by your gums. See both!

Question 10

what?causes a high white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Invasion by foreign organism or disorder in the marrow production.

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What is the cause of high white blood cell count in normal person?

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Can bad kidneys cause high white blood cell count?

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Can infection in my tooth cause high white blood cell count?

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What can cause high white blood cell count and weight loss?

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Can milk allergy cause high white blood cell count?

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Can steroid abuse cause high white blood cell count and protein in your urine ? my white blood cell count is 15

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Can bronchitis cause high white blood cell count in 2 yr old? he is also anemic n have sleep apnea. thx.

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Could periodontitis cause high white blood cell count,elevated platelet count, and low neutrophils. any causes besides cancer can cause this.

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