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

can sinusitis and rash on abdomen cause an elevated white blood cell count?

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Sinusitis: Yes they can cause a rise in your white count.

Question 3

is a low white blood cell count dangerous?

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Depends: The primary purpose of white blood cells (wbcs) is to fight infection. So, people with low white blood cell counts could be more susceptible to infections. However, it depends on why the wbcs are low. Some people simply have low WBC counts and live normal lives. Others could have an underlying problem causing the low counts.

Question 4

what does a low white blood cell count indicate?

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Leukopenia: Please consult this site for info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-white-blood-cell-count/basics/definition/SYM-20050615

Question 5

what are some causes a low white blood cell count in a woman?

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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 6

what exactly does it mean to have a low white blood cell count?

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Leukopenia: Wbcs either being destroyed by virus or severe bacterial infections; medication such as chemotherapy, some antibiotics or diuretics; overactive spleen. Or underproduction as a primary effect as in aplastic anemia or suppression of production of wbcs by bone marrow as in some cancers & leukemias, overwhelming infection, hiv/aids, some parastitic diseases, radiation therapy & malnutrition.

Question 7

what causes a low red blood cell count, a low white blood cell count, and low blood sugar?

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How low?: 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. Having said that, it would have helped to know the actual values as low is not a unit of measure.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 8

gastritis, esophogitis, hiatial hernia and a low white blood cell count, what to do?

Accepted Answer

What to do?: A hiatal hernia with gastritis and esophagitis is not usually related to a low white blood count.Since this combination is generally unusual, a thorough evaluation and examination is essential. An evaluation by your primary physician as well as a consultation with both a gastroenterologist and hematologist may be necessary to sort things out. Start with  and evaluation by your primary physician.

Question 9

why do kids develop a low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: White blood cells are created by the bone marrow, so anything that suppresses bone marrow affects white blood cells. Some viral illnesses such as mono can do it, as well as an overwhelming bacterial infection. Some children naturally have low white cell counts. Others have genetic cycles where the white count gets very low. Occasionally a bone marrow disease such as leukemia is responsible.

Question 10

what causes a teen to have low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Leukopenia, low white cell count, is most often caused by viral infection.  A number of different conditions or infections have to be considered as well.

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What causes a low red blood cell count, a low white blood cell count, and low blood sugar?

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