A member asked:

For at least 2 years my lymphocyte level has typically been just below the normal reference range. a hematologist conducted tests & said that i am simply a statistical anomaly. but i have a massively stressful lifestyle. could stress be a cause?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Could be: Stress, in general, increases cortisol level, which in turn affects lymphocytes number and function. But your hematologist is right, disregard the numbers, so long you are fine, best wishes

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably not: but stress might have orher more subtle effects

Answered 8/7/2016

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