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Can severe anxiety elevated my wbc to 10.9 ?
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Yes: The most common cause is fighting an infection, but inflammation, stress and other causes are possible. Here's a good article. Best wishes! http://www.livestrong.com/article/100754-causes-elevated-white-blood-count/ Take care of yourself.
Answered 8/19/2016
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