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Mild neutropenia (1.2-1.4) for three years (annual test) no sign of autoimmunity. should i worry, can ibs-c be a symptom.

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Dr. Le Wang answered

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Possibly benign: Sounds like an ethnic neutropenia, which is a benign condition of neutropenia, more commonly seen in African population. Does not relate to IBS-C. Seeing a hematologist to rule out other conditions is essential.

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Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

Mild neutropenia (1.2-1.4) for three years (annual test) no sign of autoimmunity. should i worry, can ibs-c be a symptom.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Le Wang answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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