Question 1

what is leukopenia?

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Low white blood cell: Leukopenia is a general term for a low white blood cell count(wbc).  That is all leukopenia means,  it doesn't say anything about why there is are few wbcs.  Often a mild leukopenia is from viral infections, and the typical thing to do is to recheck to see if it goes up.  Severe leukopenia is managed emergently, sometimes in hospital.  The next step is usually to be referred to a hematologist.

Question 2

what is leukopenia? doctor said it's only slightly low and not to worry about it, since i don't have any symptoms.

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Low WBC: Leukopenia means that there is a decrease in the white blood cell count.  White blood cells are the blood cells that are part of the immune system and responsible for fighting infection.  There are different types of white blood cells that can be low.  This is something that needs to be monitored.  If it persists or is associated with other changes in your blood counts it needs further evaluation.

Question 3

what exactly is leukopenia?

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Leukopenia: Leukopenia is how doctors say low white blood cell count. There are many different causes. Please see a hematologist so they can help determine the cause of your leukopenia.

Question 4

what is transient leukopenia? is there a cure?

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See details: This is a temporary reduction in the white blood count below the lower limits of normal. No treatment is needed because it is transient.

Question 5

what exactly is transient leukopenia?

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Transient, temporary: Leukopenia is low white blood cell count ( checked on a simple CBC, blood count test)
This is common with viral illnesses such as the flu.
viral condition goes away and so does the leukopenia.
following chemotherapy , white cell count drops and recovers ( transient)

Question 6

hi doctors, can you tell me what is neutropenia and leukopenia and why do you get it?

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Low white cells: Leucopenia is a global decrease in the whole WBC running lower than 4000 cells when you say neutropenia means decrease in the neutrophils count to less than the normal range the causes including viruses HIV hepatitis viruses immunosuppressives chemotherapy rheumatic diseases vasculitis like felty's, hypersplenism, could be familial.

Question 7

what is responsible for leukopenia and frequent respiratory infections?

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Number of causes: Infection itself can cause leukopenia due to demand supply issue. Drugs can do it. So can cancers, certain type of infections and a host of causes that decrease production of the cells in the bone marrow.

Question 8

what  treatmemts a helpful for leukopenia. any help?

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It obviously depends: On the cuase.  If it is related to medication then the medication can be reduced or stopped.  If it is due to infection that hopefully the infection can be successfully treated.  If it is due to chemotherapy then white blood cell stimulating drugs are available.  If there is an underlying blood problem such as leukemia then aggressive therapies may be necessary.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: leukopenia?

Accepted Answer

Low white blood cell: This term is generic for any low total white blood cell count.

Question 10

can cyclic leukopenia develop into something more serious?

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Need monitoring: The long-term concern is for major infections and sepsis episodes developing in these patients. Also, since these patients can be treated with g-csf injections there is concern for development of leukemias which are seen in patients with severe congenital neutropenia ( a related but different disorder).

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