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Why would my white blood cell count be elevated for over 6 months with nothing else is wrong?

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Depends on the #: Depends the number high, how high, if more than 30k i will get a thorough check up.

Answered 7/21/2012

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Normal: Some people are genetically prone to have high or low counts.

Answered 12/9/2013

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High WBC: You could have inflammation rather than infection. A sed rate and CRP are helpful tests to rule this out. You may need to see a rheumatologist.

Answered 10/18/2016

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