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What causes white blood cells to be high and red blood cells to be high at the same time?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

WBC is often: Elevated in an inflammatory condition such as pancreatitis. The HGB may just be reflective of dehydration.

Answered 6/10/2014

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