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My wbc was 6.85 on oct 1 today it is 5.07 i do have a gallbladder operating at 9% could this be cause?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Doubt: That range of total wbc's is not significant, specific nor cause for concern now. If you are experiencing symptoms of right upper abdominal pain or cramping associated with nausea then call your doctor.

Answered 10/23/2013

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