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?

Accepted Answer

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

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 3

they said low white blood cell count, what does this mean?

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Leukopenia: A low white cell count can be caused by many things. Some people have low white cells due to a medication they are taking. Others are born with it. Others develop it because of dangerous conditions such as leukemia, viral infection, or autoimmune disease. Please consult with a hematologist to determine what form of leukopenia you have so that an appropriate treatment can be given (if necessary).

Question 4

is it bad to have a low white blood cell count? and what does it mean?

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Not usually: A low white count is present in about 15% of the population and usually has no clinical significance. Discuss the result with your doctor.

Question 5

is cellfood good to take if you have low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

No evidence it helps: There is no evidence that cellfood is good for low blood cell count.

Question 6

does hsv caused low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Hsv, even during the acute phase does not later blood cell counts materially. See this site for more info.
http://www.healthcentral.com/genital-herpes/understanding-genital-herpes-2518-143.html?ic=4018.

Question 7

what does my father's low white blood cell count mean?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: Low white counts are seen in up to 15% of some populations. Thus, it may have no clinical importance. It needs to be evaluated in context with the entire clinical picture.

Question 8

does low white blood cell count and high cholestoral make covid worse?

Accepted Answer

: It could. Low white blood cell count is a form of diminished ability to respond to infection. If the elevated cholesterol is causing heart disease that would also increase the risk.
Get vaccinated and boosted.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

can hypothyroidism cause low white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Hypothyroidism is not known to cause a low wbc. Low white cell count could be due to infection or toxicity.

Question 10

is it true that a low white blood cell count be a sign of cancer?

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Possibly: While other diseases can cause low white blood cell counts, the possibility of cancer in the bone marrow is always raised when this is seen.  Cancer cells can replace the normal cells of the bone marrow.  The normal cells produce mature circulating blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets).  If they are compromised, so are their products.

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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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They said low white blood cell count, what does this mean?

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Is it bad to have a low white blood cell count? and what does it mean?

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Is cellfood good to take if you have low white blood cell count?

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Does hsv caused low white blood cell count?

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What does my father's low white blood cell count mean?

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Does low white blood cell count and high cholestoral make covid worse?

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Is it true that a low white blood cell count be a sign of cancer?

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