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My white blood cell has reached from 5 to 3.4 in the last three months , should i worry? i am usually very healthy but i have been very stressed could that be the reason for such a high drop ?

Q: my white blood cell has reached from 5 to 3.4 in the last three months , should i worry? i am usually very healthy but i have been very stressed could that be the reason for such a high drop ?

: The white blood cell count varies within a range. So, dropping within a certain level is not problematic. It should probably be re-checked in 4 weeks or so to be sure it does not continue to drop. If it continues to drop, seeing a hematologist may be needed. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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The white blood cell count varies within a range. So, dropping within a certain level is not problematic. It should probably be re-checked in 4 weeks or so to be sure it does not continue to drop. If it continues to drop, seeing a hematologist may be needed. Best of luck to you!

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Answered 3/11/2023

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A member asked:

My white blood cell has reached from 5 to 3.4 in the last three months , should i worry? i am usually very healthy but i have been very stressed could that be the reason for such a high drop ?

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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