Question 1

thoughts? could psoriasis raise your white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certain forms of psoriasis can result in a very high white count. Erythrodermic psoriasis and pustular psoriasis are notorious for this effect.

Question 2

i am so nervous.my doc said my white blood cells were 15.7 and my nuetrophil was at 12403.im a smoker and have psoriasis. .could this be why ?

Accepted Answer

Did you ask meaning?: An elevated white blood cell count, particularly with a predominance of neutrophils indicates that your body is trying to fight off an infection--cold/wound/urinary tract/etc., etc. It is normal for the level to rise and fall, depending on the "battle status" of your immune system.

Question 3

wbc 2.2, neutrophil 1.0, rbc 4.4, basophils 0.01. what can be wrong with me? is it dangerously  low?  other blood tests seem normal. i have psoriasis

Accepted Answer

Not psoriasis: But you may be on medication for your psoriasis that can do this.  Sometimes you can have cyclic neutropenia producing this without there necessarily being anything very serious, but would definitely follow up with the doctor who ordered this.  A bone marrow aspirate and biopsy may be in order, depending upon your clinical presentation and the rest of the CBC values.

Question 4

too many white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

One word: Leucocytosis...Need more information in order to be more specific.

Question 5

what causes low white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Could be normal variant.  Medications,  infections, specifically a virus.  Chemotherapy can cause a low white count.  Other causes can be malignant , such as a leukemia.  However, it also depends on how long it has been low.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

white blood cells shape incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Talk to you doctor: Might mean inflammation, infection or cancer, talk to your doctor.

Question 7

is it bad to have 20, 000 white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Too many White cells: It is not bad. But it is abnormal. And you doctor will have to work with you to figure this situation out.  An elevated white blood cell count commonly is evidence of a bacterial infection.  There are some other more concerning possibilities but they should be ruled in or ruled out with further testing.

Question 8

what causes a decrease in white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Medication, viral infection, primary blood disease such as  leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome for a start.

Question 9

what are reasons why my white blood cells are low?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say!: Is this a new problem?  Are you sick?  On any new meds or supplements?  Lots of things can cause a low white blood cell count.  Any test, whether normal or not, has to be interpreted in light of the symptoms you are having.  If this was found on a routine blood test and you feel fine, it may be nothing, and should be repeated later to see if it is still low. Talk to your doc on what followup to do

Question 10

what happen if i have a 54 percent of white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

: We should know the entire results of the cbc&amp; differential wbc in order to answer your question. I think you're asking about the percentage of either the neutrophils or the lymphocytes.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Psoriasis white blood cells

A member asked:

Thoughts? could psoriasis raise your white blood cell count?

A member asked:

I am so nervous.my doc said my white blood cells were 15.7 and my nuetrophil was at 12403.im a smoker and have psoriasis. .could this be why ?

A member asked:

Wbc 2.2, neutrophil 1.0, rbc 4.4, basophils 0.01. what can be wrong with me? is it dangerously low? other blood tests seem normal. i have psoriasis

A member asked:

Too many white blood cells?

A member asked:

What causes low white blood cells?

A member asked:

White blood cells shape incorrect?

A member asked:

Is it bad to have 20, 000 white blood cells?

A member asked:

What causes a decrease in white blood cells?

A member asked:

What are reasons why my white blood cells are low?

A member asked:

What happen if i have a 54 percent of white blood cells?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?