Question 1

can you tell me what can it mean if my wbc is high?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends how high. It can be related to meds, infection or blood disorders. You need to provide specific information. How high is high?

Question 2

what does it mean when your wbc is high normal is 4, 600-10, 000 mine is 11, 500?

Accepted Answer

Slight WBC: Elevation is seen in infection, stress of another illness, some drugs, and in heavy smokers.  Is it neuts or lymphs?

Question 3

hello. i did a blood test next week. my wbc is high.it's 18.6, what'what's the problem and what can i do?    thanks

Accepted Answer

Leukocytosis: High WBC count can be a sign of infection need the differential count. It can be a reaction . But need an exam and follow up by a md.

Question 4

wbc is high 14.9 differntial is nrml .wat test require  to check fr elevation  she has sinus problem and alergy?

Accepted Answer

WBC: Best test is probably just to repeat the WBC in a few weeks.

Question 5

if wbc is high means 13, 500 , in means that is the reason behind miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

No: 13.5  is not very high for a pregnant women and it does not cause miscarriage.

Question 6

my wbc  is high, my neutrophil absolute is high and my neutrophil% is high, and my monocytes are low?

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See your doctor: and talk about what these results mean. It is possible that your doctor may suggest other tests to further evaluate your condition and prescribe proper treatment.

Question 7

took my weekly dose of methotrexate last night.went for my blood test today and wbc is high. i usually wait 3 days to test, could this cause high wbc?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate: should not cause an elevation in your white blood cell count.  If anything, it is more likely to cause a decrease.  Blood work should always be interpreted within clinical context and with much more history.

Question 8

if wbc is high does that mean neutrophils monocytes and lymphocytes will be high too?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Usually a high white count is due either to high neutrophils alone, or less often high lymphs alone. Do yourself a favor -- don't even look at your CBC unless you have a specialty interest. It's only one piece in the complex puzzle of diagnosis; little abnormalities seldom mean anything at all, and your physician has already taken the big abnormalities into account.

Question 9

crp 0.7 mg/l, sed 7, but wbc always between 12 and 14, with polys 10ish. all else ok. why crp is low but wbc is high? all liver, metabolic tests normal

Accepted Answer

Your normal: There is wide range of normal WBC and your count may be your normal. It would be okay to watch and wait, you may repeat the WBC in 3-6 months, unless you get new symptoms.

Question 10

my dad had chest pain, shortness of breath, bp 120/60, bld count shows wbc is high.the pain is sudden and happened during an everyday routine.

Accepted Answer

He needs to get : Checked soon if the chest pain and shortness of breath is still there.  Does he have any nitroglycerin?  Take one and then call 911.

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Can you tell me what can it mean if my wbc is high?

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What does it mean when your wbc is high normal is 4, 600-10, 000 mine is 11, 500?

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Hello. i did a blood test next week. my wbc is high.it's 18.6, what'what's the problem and what can i do? thanks

A member asked:

Wbc is high 14.9 differntial is nrml .wat test require to check fr elevation she has sinus problem and alergy?

A member asked:

If wbc is high means 13, 500 , in means that is the reason behind miscarriage?

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My wbc is high, my neutrophil absolute is high and my neutrophil% is high, and my monocytes are low?

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Took my weekly dose of methotrexate last night.went for my blood test today and wbc is high. i usually wait 3 days to test, could this cause high wbc?

A member asked:

If wbc is high does that mean neutrophils monocytes and lymphocytes will be high too?

A member asked:

Crp 0.7 mg/l, sed 7, but wbc always between 12 and 14, with polys 10ish. all else ok. why crp is low but wbc is high? all liver, metabolic tests normal

A member asked:

My dad had chest pain, shortness of breath, bp 120/60, bld count shows wbc is high.the pain is sudden and happened during an everyday routine.

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