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Ive had a high white blood count (15 give or take) for as long as i can remember. with or without a uti. uti as a kid was worse than the 15. what would cause me to have it high so long? why no doctor say anything?

Q: ive had a high white blood count (15 give or take) for as long as i can remember. with or without a uti. uti as a kid was worse than the 15. what would cause me to have it high so long? why no doctor say anything?

: You probably have a condition called chronic idiopathic leukocytosis. I have several patients with the white cell count between 13-15 K. If you have known that for years, nothing to concern.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You probably have a condition called chronic idiopathic leukocytosis. I have several patients with the white cell count between 13-15 K. If you have known that for years, nothing to concern.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2021

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A member asked:

Ive had a high white blood count (15 give or take) for as long as i can remember. with or without a uti. uti as a kid was worse than the 15. what would cause me to have it high so long? why no doctor say anything?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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