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I have kidney stones in both kidneys. could this cause both my white and red cell counts to be elevated?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Kidney stones: You could see a rise in WBC's with kidney stones but not RBC's. See your doctor.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have kidney stones in both kidneys. could this cause both my white and red cell counts to be elevated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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