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I've heard there are certain foods i should avoid, for inflammation reasons, is this true? where can i find a complete list? my white cell count stays right around 18,000. my doctor has tested for everything and credits it to stress and inflammation so

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18000: I find a wbc of 18,000 concerning and would recommend an evaluation by a hematologist. Foods that cause a spike in blood sugar are thought to provoke inflammatory responses in our bodies. Processed meats, excessive alcohol, transfats, vegetable and seed type oils are felt to produce inflammation also. I am reluctant to attribute your high wbc to any foods.

Answered 2/18/2020

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Elevated WBC: Are you on steroids other medicaitons ? tested for adrenal function? Autoimmune disease? With a white count of 18,000 at age 50 -would follow up with a hemotologist for work up https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/high-white-blood-cell-count/basics/causes/sym-20050611

Answered 2/12/2020

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