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Being under emotional stress and anxiety could elevate the wbc?mine was 13400 with 10500 neutrophils.hyperthension meds could also elevate the wbc?
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Look for a cause: Yoour white blood count is modestly elevated. With the increase in neutrophils one would suspect infection or inflammation.
Answered 1/21/2021
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