Question 1

what does low white cells in the body mean?

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May not be an issue!: While it is true that certain connective tissue disease like sjogren's and lupus can cause this, along with viral infections, it is quite common to see a statistically low white count.  The most important thing is to determine if your neutrophil count and lymphocyte count are within normal range.  But the way, high thyroid levels can also lower white count! best!

Question 2

low white blood 3.6 l and high rdw 16.3 h and alt 36 h?

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Not significant: None of those values is significant in the absence of clinical disease.

Question 3

what is a low white cell count ?

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Leukopenia: is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of infection.

Question 4

what can cause a low white cell count?

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Many things: It may be a developmental defect, severe infection, chemotherapy, bone marrow fibrosis, auto-immune disorders and more. You may consult this site for information:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/low-white-blood-cell-count/basics/definition/SYM-20050615

Question 5

what are the causes for low white cell count?

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Leukopenia: A low white cell count (leukopenia) can be caused by many different 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. Please consult with a hematologist to determine what form of leukopenia you have.

Question 6

what causes low white cell blood count and what drugs can help it?

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This can be normal: In older folks.  Ask your doctor.

Question 7

what causes a low white cell count and is it deadly?

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Many: Primary or secondary blood disorder, infection, immunologic diseases, medication, and many other possibilities.

Most causes would be treatable.

If this has been confirmed then consultation with a hematologist would be appropriate.

Question 8

said i have low white blood count but i have no symptons?

Accepted Answer

Leukopenia: I am not sure there are any diagnostic symptoms of having a low White Blood Cell Count. But regardless this is just the beginning.  One must now be thoroughly evaluated to find the cause of this abnormality.

Question 9

connection between low white cells and gallstones?

Accepted Answer

No connection: The only exception to this answer would be in someone that has a really bad gallbladder infection due to stones, and has a problem with their immune system where the white cells go very low rather than rising to the occasion.  Typically immune system compromised folks.

Question 10

how does a hemotologist treat low white blood count?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: The first step is to determine the cause and treat that. Low white blood cell count is a symptom, like fever and the underlying cause needs to be addressed.

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