A female asked:
What does it mean if i have enlarged white blood cells?
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Dr. Charles Gordonanswered
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Too little info: The look analysis is usually done by a machine where the cells rapidly flow through a small tube. You should speak to your doc about all the factors they measured and the meanings of each.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
What does white blood cells mean if 18000?
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Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
A bit high: White blood cells roll along the sides of the blood vessels and release into the bloodstream if inflammatory signals occur (infection, injury, autoimmune disease, etc). It is usually transient and returns to normal as the inflammatory environment becomes quenched. The count usually must be higher and persist for longer (and is associated with telltale symptoms) before considering cancer or other
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What does white blood cells mean if low?
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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Low WBC: It could either mean your body is producing less or your body is using up more, it isusually the first one though. You should see your doctor asap if you suspect this. It should not be ignored as it could be serious.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when you have to many white blood cells?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Leukocytosis: May mean infection, leukemia, inflammation systemically, high steroid levels. You need to integrate this value with clinical assessment. Cannot be interpreted without further info.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
My white blood cells are 17500. What exactly does that mean?
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Dr. Joseph Woodsanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Get it worked up,,: This can be an infection in your body somewhere, but it might be something else. If it is infectious in nature, you would likely have other symptoms like fever and chills and a general feeling of malaise or being tired. Otherwise, a possible blood disorder should be ruled out. The first best step is to see your doctor for an initial work-up/evaluation to get an accurate idea. Best of luck.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if there are white blood cells in my urine?
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Dr. Evan Altmananswered
Psychiatry 21 years experience
White blood cells: White blood cells are not normally found in the urine. Leukocytes/wbcs indicate that inflammatory/infectious process is occurring, especially if rbcs are not present to support the idea of whole blood in the urine. Lab findings must be taken in a clinical context; we need to know what symptoms, issues, or other info available if any to help evaluate.
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