Question 1

what does high bands in blood test mean and how to correct this?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection.: A high band count usually refers to how many white blood cells are actively maturing.  When the band count is high, it usually refers to an escalating infection, or due to some other major stress.  Talk to your doctor to find out why.  Uncontrolled infections can be life-threatening.

Question 2

what does high bands in blood tests and spinal fluid mean ?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Bands are immature forms of neutrophils and are produced by bone marrow in higher numbers most frequently as a response to infection. Remember this is just one isolated point of information and needs to be correlated with the overall clinical scenario.

Question 3

low wbc  1.4 but high bands% 17%

why might this be? 
neutrophils at 6%

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What symptoms do you have? 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, the data you provided suggests an abnormal response to an infection, It is imperative that you see your doctor or go to the emergency room of a hospital.

Question 4

what does it mean to have a high count of neutrophil bands?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is usually indicative of acute bacterial infection.

Question 5

will playing shows in rock bands damage your hearing from the constant high volumes?

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Yes: High volumes of sound are well known to be associated with hearing loss later in life.  Attenuate this activity, or consider ear plugs to help you.

Question 6

can i use knee bands or straps in case of mild arthritis due to high uric acid.i have pain behind my left knee when working.can i exercise?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Arthritis related to uric acid, would be rare in your age group but still possible, it would require very specific medical treatment and less likely to respond to equipment such as bands /straps which are most beneficial for symptoms from osteoarthritis. Rheumitology   referral may be warranted.

Question 7

had lhermittes as cis (no other symptoms, went after 3mths). brain & c mris clear but oligoclonal bands in csf. now 18mths on (high vit d). am i cured?

Accepted Answer

Cured? Strong word: Your syndrome unclear.  Lhermitte's is a sign seen in spinal cord disease.  CIS is often an abbreviation for carcinoma in situ.  What "CIS" are you referring to?

"Cured" a strong word -meaing illness CAUSE has resolved.  Can you prove that?  Bands seen in autoimmune processes - may produce intermittent syndromes.  Good to hope.

Question 8

got an abnormal cbc, high lymphocytes 50 normal 25-40, low neutrophils 37 normal 50-73, bands 2 normal is 0,morphology normal,platets elevated.cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: These numbers are not far from normal and may reflect a recent viral infection like common cold. If concerned, repeat in 6 months

Question 9

good day...

aside from the elevated crp of my newborn son, his cbc platelet bands is also high.  what is the treatment for this? is it something serious?

please help me because i am bothered.

thank you.

Accepted Answer

Can't speculate: Random lab values reported without context are of little value. One would need to know why testing was ordered, what the exam findings are &amp; the actual test values  to begin understanding what they may mean. You are welcome to start over &amp; re-post or just ask the doc who ordered them.

Question 10

is it possible to have ms and hypogammaglubamemia? i have a positive mri for ms lesion, neg. bands. i know typically ms has elevated igg mine was 627

Accepted Answer

Lab data: Numbers on lab tests have little meaning without full consideration of the clinical parameters.  Without being able to examine you, have your medical records available and a full history it is impossible to answer your question specifically.  It is possible you have ms and another condition simultaneously, or other combinations.  Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.  Good luck.

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What does high bands in blood test mean and how to correct this?

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What does high bands in blood tests and spinal fluid mean ?

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Low wbc 1.4 but high bands% 17% why might this be? neutrophils at 6%

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What does it mean to have a high count of neutrophil bands?

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Will playing shows in rock bands damage your hearing from the constant high volumes?

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Can i use knee bands or straps in case of mild arthritis due to high uric acid.i have pain behind my left knee when working.can i exercise?

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Had lhermittes as cis (no other symptoms, went after 3mths). brain & c mris clear but oligoclonal bands in csf. now 18mths on (high vit d). am i cured?

A member asked:

Got an abnormal cbc, high lymphocytes 50 normal 25-40, low neutrophils 37 normal 50-73, bands 2 normal is 0,morphology normal,platets elevated.cancer?

A member asked:

Good day... aside from the elevated crp of my newborn son, his cbc platelet bands is also high. what is the treatment for this? is it something serious? please help me because i am bothered. thank you.

A member asked:

Is it possible to have ms and hypogammaglubamemia? i have a positive mri for ms lesion, neg. bands. i know typically ms has elevated igg mine was 627

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