Question 1

can biotin cause you to have a low white blood count?

Accepted Answer

No: If either the absolute lymphocyte count or the absolute neutrophil count are way below reference range, it's worth following. You know that these ranges are set so that several percent of healthy people fall outside.

Question 2

what can a low white blood count mean during chemotherapy ?

Accepted Answer

BM suppression: Chemotherapy kills rapidly growing cells. Bone Marrow where red blood cells and WBCs are made are also affected.So there is suppression of WBCs and it takes 2 weeks to recover and slowly increases back to normal level. There fore Oncologist checks CBC before each Chemotherapeutic session,

Question 3

what does it mean if i have a high ldh and a low white blood count?

Accepted Answer

LDH, leukopenia: It means you need to see a Doctor and be evaluated. There are numerous possibilities as neither is specific. Notwithstanding its a good idea to have a work up as some of the possibilities are serious.

Question 4

my 9 year old had a low white blood count in december and now in february  it was down to 2.7   what should be tested  to find out the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Hematology workup: He needs a complete work up by a pediatric hematologist and possibly a bone marrow test.

Question 5

have a low white blood count could it be because of a virus?

Accepted Answer

YES IT CAN BE: A viral infection is a common cause of low white count with increse lymphocytes in differential count.
But if it is persistatly low.Than you need further evaluation, as after the infection it returns to normal.

Question 6

my son had a low white blood count and high monocyte. is that sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Monocytosis is consistent with a viral process. The finding will require further followup. If monocytosis persists the patient may need to see a hematologist and a bone marrow evaluation done. Sepsis is a bacterial infection in the blood stream and other organs. The white cells are of a different population than monocytes in sepsis.

Question 7

does a low white blood count and a high positive cardiolipin igg increase the chances of stroke and blood clots significantly? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Need lots more information. Could depending on what else is going on, meds you are taking. Discuss with the Dr who measured the cardiolipin test.

Question 8

i have a high cardiolipin igg of 75. i have an ana >1280 and a low white blood count of 3.40. do i need to be concerned about blood clotting, stroke. thank you?

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: This site is for public education, which does not diagnose, prescribe treatments or medications, or actively manage patients' cases.  You do have pertinent questions regarding lab studies which should be discussed with your doctor, who knows you best, and can correlate with clinical symptoms.  Our paid site (www.connect@healthtap.com) can provide virtual consult, and more thoroughly assess you.

Question 9

i've had a blood test at a&e due to a broken nose they said i have a low white blood count and my mate said it's a sign of cancer as i ain't been ill.

Accepted Answer

Not true: A low blood count by itself is not indicative of cancer. See your family doctor to discuss the findings. Without knowing all the details I am unable to provide a more detailed answer.

Question 10

what do you suggest if i have been feeling extremely fatigue. what do you suggest if i have hypothyroidism and a low white blood count and low platelets?

Accepted Answer

Low wbc.: Hypothyroidism does not lower your white blood cell count, but does cause fatigue.   A low white blood cell count may represent infection, allergy, or bone marrow suppression, and low platelets can also be a result of an infection, or a problems with your liver and kidneys.  You should be taking thyroid replacement and see a physician immediately about the low white blood count and platelets.

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What does it mean if i have a high ldh and a low white blood count?

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My 9 year old had a low white blood count in december and now in february it was down to 2.7 what should be tested to find out the cause of it?

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Have a low white blood count could it be because of a virus?

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My son had a low white blood count and high monocyte. is that sepsis?

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Does a low white blood count and a high positive cardiolipin igg increase the chances of stroke and blood clots significantly? thank you?

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I have a high cardiolipin igg of 75. i have an ana >1280 and a low white blood count of 3.40. do i need to be concerned about blood clotting, stroke. thank you?

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I've had a blood test at a&e due to a broken nose they said i have a low white blood count and my mate said it's a sign of cancer as i ain't been ill.

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What do you suggest if i have been feeling extremely fatigue. what do you suggest if i have hypothyroidism and a low white blood count and low platelets?

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